Comparison between:
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
- 2020 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | |
| Series | ZE50 | - | - |
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| Trim | R135 | - | - |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 21,975 (DE, Sep 2019) | GBP 21,195 (UK, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | - | Steel Carbon-fiber | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White | Red Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Costa Azul Metallic Dark Silver Metallic | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Cube Shark Skin | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey |
| Number of doors | - | 4 | 2 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Length | - | 141.7 in 3600 mm | 106.1 in 2695 mm |
| Width | - | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 65.5 in 1663 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 74.5 in 1893 mm |
| Height | - | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | - | 95.2 in 2417 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Front track | - | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear track | - | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.3 in 135 mm | 4.4 in 113 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 39.1 in 993 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.3 in 947 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 54.6 in 1388 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 39.7 in 1009 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 31.2 in 793 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | - | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 |
| Curb weight | - | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg |
| Payload | - | 663.59 lb 301 kg | 496.04 lb 225 kg |
| GVWR | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 2888.06 lb 1310 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.308 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Renault | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | R135 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4200 - 11163 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1500 - 3600 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode | Eco Eco+ Normal | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Radar-based recuperation |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 11.90 s | 11.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km | WLTP: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km | NEDC: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range: 69.0 mi / 111.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 6.95 m 22.80 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | - | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums | Drums |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 5Jx15 5Jx16 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | - | 165/65R15 185/60R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Renault and LG Chem | - | Deutsche Accumotive |
| Model | Z.E. 50 | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 54.66 kWh | 36.8 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 168 | 96 |
| Number of modules | 12 | - | 3 |
| Voltage | 400 V | - | - |
| Energy density | 168 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 718.71 lb 326 kg | 546.75 lb 248 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | - | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 50 °C 122 °F |
| Additional information | Usable battery capacity - 52 kWh Heat pump Battery cell model - LGX E78 Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell chemistry - NCM172 Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg | Usable capacity - 32.3 kWh | Beattery heater |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW Wallbox 22 kW, 22 kW DC charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 2.3 kW Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC fast charging, 40 kW | Wallbox, 4.6 kW Wallbox, 22 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | - | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 4.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:50-1:03 Wallbox 22 kW, 2:22 Wallbox 11 kW, 4:44 Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7:02 Wallbox 3.7 kW, 14:04 | DC fast charging, 0:49-1:00 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34 Household charging, 14:03-17:24 | Wallbox 22 kW, 0:48 Wallbox 4.6 kW, 3:50 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S) | - | Centre console with drawer and double cup holder at front (S) Gearshift lever knob in leather (chrome) (S) Lockable glove compartment (S) Storage compartment in doors, front (S) Storage compartment in tailgate (S) 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel in leather (S) Acoustic presence indicator at speeds below 17 mph (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Anti-lock Braking System with electronic brake force distribution (S) Breakdown kit with air compressor and sealant (S) Central locking with radio remote control, visual locking-verification signal (S) Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights (S) Crosswind Assist (S) Cruise control with limiter (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Front airbags for the driver and front passenger (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Knee airbag for the driver (S) Lane Keeping Assist with acoustic and visual warning (S) Seat belt reminder warning (S) Three-point seat belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters (S) Tridion safety cell (S) Two pelvis/thorax bags in the backrests of the seats (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) Window airbags (S) 12 volt socket with cover (S) 7-inch multi-touch infotainment display (O) Dashboard Instrument panel (S) Digital Radio (S) Instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch TFT colour display (S) MirrorLink (O) smart Media-System (O) Exterior temperature indicator with frost warning (S) Pre-entry climate control (S) Front passenger seat with through-loading function (fully folding backrest) (S) Heated seats (O) Heated multi-function steering wheel (O) Height-adjustable steering column (O) Comfort windscreen wipers with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function (S) Driver's door mirrors electrically adjustable and heated (S) Electric windows with convenience feature and obstruction sensor (S) Heated rear window (S) Painted door handles (body colour) (S) Rear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/washfunction (S) Solid roof with fabric lining in black (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger with vanity mirrors (S) H4 halogen headlamps with integrated LED daytime driving lights (S) Headlamp range adjustment, manual (S) Reading light for driver and front passenger (S) Third brake light featuring LED technology (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) |
| 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé |