Opel Combo Life Electric vs Renault R5 E-Tech
The Renault R5 E-Tech leads on range (WLTP). The Opel Combo Life Electric leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
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RENAULT 5 E-Tech électrique evolution 120 ch autonomie urbaine · name as listed in French
1 of 4 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 1, 2026 · cdn.group.renault.com
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Who's ahead - and by how much?
Combo Life ElectricOpel Combo Life ElectricR5 E-TechRenault R5 E-Tech
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+20 mi· 11%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 25%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.6 cu ft· 16%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 20%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 49%
- Top speed- best on this row+9 mph· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Opel Combo Life Electric | Renault R5 E-Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: urban-range battery 120 hp | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | no data | |
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: RENAULT 5 E-Tech électrique 1 |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Opel Combo Life Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Opel Combo Life ElectricRenault R5 E-Tech
Range
1627Charging
2120Performance
035Practicality
6247
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Renault R5 E-TechR5 E-Tech
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- Opel Combo Life Electric
- WLTP
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 20 mi
Which charges faster?
Opel Combo Life ElectricCombo Life Electric
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Opel Combo Life Electric
- Opel Combo Life Electric
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- 80 kW
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Opel Combo Life Electric
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- 9 / 12 / 12.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- Opel Combo Life ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Opel Combo Life Electric vs
- Mercedes-Benz eVito TourerMercedes-Benz eVito Tourer scores 2 higher
- Score
- 31
- Price
- - No US price yet
- BYD Qin Pro EV (秦Pro EV)BYD Qin Pro EV (秦Pro EV) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 30
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Toyota Urban CruiserToyota Urban Cruiser scores 1 higher
- Score
- 30
- Price
- from £29,995
- Renault R4 E-TechRenault R4 E-Tech scores 1 higher
- Score
- 30
- Price
- from 26,370 Currency not stated
Renault R5 E-Tech vs
- JAC Refine E3 (瑞风E3)JAC Refine E3 (瑞风E3) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Foton Lefu (乐福)Foton Lefu (乐福) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Fiat Grande PandaFiat Grande Panda is cheaper by £2,391
- Score
- 32
- Price
- from £20,604
- Nissan MicraNissan Micra scores 1 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 14, 2026 · 31 sources
Every source link (45)
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