VW ID.3 vs Renault R4 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault R4 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the VW ID.3 costs 28600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3368 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault R4: with 14.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the VW ID.3 with 14.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.3 performs evident better – achieving up to 605 km, about 196 km more than the Renault R4.

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 VW ID.3 has a clearly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Renault R4 takes 8.20 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW ID.3 performs evident better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault R4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 pulls convincingly stronger with 545 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 300 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 R4 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1787 kg. The difference is around 302 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault R4 offers slight more room – 420 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault R4 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1405 L, which is about 138 L more than the VW ID.3.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.3 hardly perceptible takes the win – 473 kg compared to 443 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

All in all, the VW ID.3 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.