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SERES 3 vs Renault R4 comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (32,900 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or Renault R4?

SERES 3 vs Renault R4: Key differences

SERES 3

  • only slightly more power
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Renault R4

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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault R4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the SERES 3 costs 32,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,589 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R4 is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the SERES 3. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault R4 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 108 km more than the SERES 3.

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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 SERES 3 offers only slightly more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R4 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 3 delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault R4 is moderately lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,765 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault R4 carries markedly more – 443 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R4 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £27,300
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Renault R4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 409 km
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SERES 3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,900 £
Price
27,300 - 32,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
301 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
420 - 1,045 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,808 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
300 kg
Payload
385 - 443 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
163 HP
Power HP
150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SERES
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the SERES 3 have?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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