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Renault R5 vs CUPRA Raval comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (24,000 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or CUPRA Raval?

Renault R5 vs CUPRA Raval: Key differences

Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit lighter
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CUPRA Raval

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

R5

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.

CUPRA Raval is only slightly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Renault R5 costs 24,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,758 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Raval is marginally more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Renault R5. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Raval offers marginally more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 39 km more than the Renault R5.

Raval

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 CUPRA Raval offers clearly more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Raval is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Renault R5 takes 8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Raval delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

R5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault R5 is a bit lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Raval offers noticeably more boot space – 441 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Raval carries a bit more – 475 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Raval is clearly superior 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.

from £22,200
Raval

CUPRA Raval

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 300 - 444 km
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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

CUPRA Raval

The CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.

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CUPRA Raval

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,000 - 26,900 £
Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
300 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,744 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
470 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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