Renault R5 E-Tech vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
The Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on range (WLTP). The Renault R5 E-Tech leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Hatchback
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
31/100#359 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
Icon 49kWh FWD
United Kingdom · checked Sep 1, 2026 · media.toyota.co.uk
30/100#361 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
R5 E-TechRenault R5 E-TechUrban CruiserToyota Urban Cruiser
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+20 mi· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+27 kW· 51%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.2 cu ft· 14%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 1%
- Torque- best on this row+24 lb-ft· 17%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Renault R5 E-Tech | Toyota Urban Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: RENAULT 5 E-Tech électrique 1 | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Renault R5 E-Tech if
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if
Score by category
out of 100
Renault R5 E-TechToyota Urban Cruiser
Range
2834Charging
2010Performance
3527Practicality
4744
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Toyota Urban CruiserUrban Cruiser
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- WLTP
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 20 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- 30 / 32 mincontested: sources disagree
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- 80 kW
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
- Ahead by
- 27 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- 9 / 12 / 12.9 scontested: sources disagree
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
Which is cheaper to buy?
Renault R5 E-TechR5 E-Tech
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
- Ahead by
- £7,000
Where next
- Toyota Urban CruiserFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Renault R5 E-Tech vs
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- from ₩29,900,000
- 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
Toyota Urban Cruiser vs
- Citroën e-C3Citroën e-C3 scores 2 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Nissan MicraNissan Micra scores 2 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Mercedes-Benz eVito TourerMercedes-Benz eVito Tourer scores 1 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
- 31
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 14, 2026 · 28 sources
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