Renault R4 E-Tech vs Smart #3
The Smart #3 leads on fast-charge peak. The Renault R4 E-Tech leads on cargo space.
SUV
evolution 120 ch autonomie urbaine - 26 · name as listed in French
1 of 2 versions
checked Aug 12, 2026 · renault.fr
30/100#361 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
smart #3 BRABUS
1 of 7 versions
Germany · checked Oct 4, 2026 · de.smart.com
50/100#259 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
R4 E-TechRenault R4 E-TechSmart #3Smart #3
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 88%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.1 cu ft· 1%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+19 mph· 20%
- Torque- best on this row+234 lb-ft· 141%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Renault R4 E-Tech | Smart #3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Version named in Chinese by the source |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Renault R4 E-Tech if
Score by category
out of 100
Renault R4 E-TechSmart #3
Range
2453Charging
1434Performance
33100Practicality
5858
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- Renault R4 E-Tech
- 191 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Smart #3
- 258 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Renault R4 E-Tech
- 30 / 35 mincontested: sources disagree
- Smart #3
- 30 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #3
- Renault R4 E-Tech
- 80 kW
- Smart #3
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Renault R4 E-Tech
- 9.2 s
- Smart #3
- 3.7 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
Renault R4 E-Tech vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 14, 2026 · 37 sources
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