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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Renault Express - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (8 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (6800 £ vs 17100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Renault Express?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

Renault Express

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 6800 £, while the Renault Express costs 17100 £. That’s a price difference of around 10277 £.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Express has a clearly edge – offering 102 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Express performs convincingly better – reaching 167 km/h, while the Vauxhall Rocks Electric tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 122 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Express pulls significantly stronger with 240 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is convincingly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1296 kg. The difference is around 738 kg.

When it comes to payload, Renault Express convincingly takes the win – 700 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 558 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Express proves to be shows small but notable strengths and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Express is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Renault Express

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 6.6 L
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Renault Express

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
6800 - 7500 £
Price
17100 - 19500 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
5.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
2410 mm
Length
4393 mm
Width
1388 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1525 mm
Height
1811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3300 L
Payload
142 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
45 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.