Compare performance (102 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or VW ID.7 Touring?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Express is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,936 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW ID.7 Touring is very slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 439 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: VW ID.7 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is significantly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 895 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Renault Express offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,300 L, about 1,586 L more than the VW ID.7 Touring.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.
The VW ID.7 Touring is far ahead overall 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.
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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The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.
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Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
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Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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co2
121 - 149 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
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Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
4,393 mm
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Length
4,961 mm
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Width
1,775 mm
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Width
1,862 mm
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Height
1,811 mm
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
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Payload
575 - 700 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
75 - 102 HP
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Power HP
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2021
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
VW
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