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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Renault Express?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Renault Express: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Express

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  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Renault Express costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,277 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Express delivers clearly more torque with 240 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,296 kg. The difference is around 738 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries substantially more – 700 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 558 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Renault Express

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Dimensions and Body

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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
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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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
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
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Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 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
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
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