Renault R5 vs Skoda Enyaq – Which one offers the better deal?

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.

Renault R5 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23900 £, while the Skoda Enyaq costs 38100 £. That’s a price difference of around 14143 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 14.80 kWh per 100 km.

As for range, the Skoda Enyaq performs evident better – achieving up to 587 km, about 182 km more than the Renault R5.

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 R5 has a noticeable edge – offering 540 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Skoda Enyaq takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault R5 performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Skoda Enyaq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 pulls convincingly stronger with 4800 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 4121 Nm difference.

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 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault R5 is noticeable lighter – 1447 kg compared to 2002 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Enyaq offers convincingly more room – 585 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Enyaq performs distinct better – up to 1710 L, which is about 604 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Enyaq somewhat takes the win – 509 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Our conclusion: The Renault R5 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Renault R5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.