Comparison between:
- 2016 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2015 Renault Zoe R240
- 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.
| 2016 Volkswagen e-up! | 2015 Renault Zoe R240 | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | |
| Series | - | ZE20 | - |
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| Trim | - | R240 | - |
| Model year | 2016 (MY16) | 2015 (MY15) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | 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 | Steel | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Black Pure White Blue Dark Blue Dark Silver Light Silver | Energy Blue Calico Grey Neptune Grey Diamond Black Brazil Brown Arctic White Iceberg Blue | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey |
| Interior colors | Black | Light grey | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Length | 139.4 in 3540 mm | 160.8 in 4084 mm | 106.1 in 2695 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 68.1 in 1730 mm | 65.5 in 1663 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 76.6 in 1945 mm | 74.5 in 1893 mm |
| Height | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in 2421 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Front track | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 59.4 in 1510 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.0 in 839 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 25.9 in 657 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm | 4.4 in 113 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 947 mm | 32.5 in 826 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.7 in 1365 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 52.0 in 1320 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 54.5 in 1384 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 39.7 in 1009 mm | - | - |
| Rear legroom | 31.2 in 793 mm | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 250.0 l 8.83 ft3 0.25 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2511.07 lb 1139 kg | 3236.39 lb 1468 kg | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg |
| Payload | 795.87 lb 361 kg | 1047.2 lb 475 kg | 496.04 lb 225 kg |
| GVWR | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 4283.58 lb 1943 kg | 2888.06 lb 1310 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.29 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Curb weight with a 75 kg driver included - 1139 kg Trunk volumes are measured according to VDA | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Renault | - |
| Model | - | R240 / 5Agen3 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2800 - 12000 rpm | 3000 - 11300 rpm | - |
| Torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 2800 rpm | 250 - 2500 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | - | - |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 Nm | - | Radar-based recuperation |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.40 s | 13.20 s | 11.50 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 99.4 mi / 160.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 149.1 mi / 240.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range, CMB: 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 | NEDC, CMB: 11.7 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.3 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 6.95 m 22.80 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.71 | - |
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 | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Single wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | 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 | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Drums | Drums |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 6Jx15 ET40 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/55R15 | 185/65R15 88Q 195/65R16 | 165/65R15 185/60R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 23.3 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 25.92 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | 18.7 kWh | - | 17.6 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | Renault and LG Chem | Deutsche Accumotive |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 204 | 192 | 96 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 17 | 12 | 3 |
| Battery voltage | 374 V | 360 V | - |
| Weight | 507.06 lb 230 kg | 617.29 lb 280 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Air convection | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -25 °C -13 °F | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 50 °C 122 °F |
| Additional information | - | Cell capacity - 36 Ah Cell voltage - 3.75 V Estimated volumetric energy density - 505 Wh/l | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 | Type 2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW | AC 4.6 kW AC 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 40 kW, 0:28 AC 7.2 kW, 2:36 AC 3.6 kW, 5:12 AC 2.3 kW, 8:08 | AC 22 kW, 1:00 AC 11 kW, 2:00 AC 3.7 kW, 5:57 | 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 | Floor of the luggage compartment adjustable to two heights and removable (S) City emergency braking (S) Combined front and side curtain airbags (S) Cruise control (S) Eectronic stability control (S) Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Immobilizer (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) 5-inch touchscreen (S) maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S) RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S) 6 x speakers (S) Volkswagen Car-Net with a 1-year subscription (S) Climatronic (S) Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable driving seat (S) 3-spoke leather steering wheel (S) Power windows for driver and front passenger (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Cloth (S) | Zen Take Care by Renault - active scent diffuser, ioniser, toxicity sensor (S) ABS with emergency brake assist (S) Carbon particles air filter (S) Driver and passenger front airbags (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic stability control (S) Fix4Sure anti-submarining seats at front and rear (S) Front seats designed and tested to reduce the risk of whiplash (S) Hazard warning lights activated automatically in the event of emergency braking (S) Head and thorax front side airbags (S) Hill start assist (S) Isofix mounting system on the rear side seats and front passenger seat (S) Passenger Restraint Cushion airbags in the front seats (S) Rear parking camera (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Standard speed limiter / cruise control (S) Three-point seatbelts with force limiters at the rear (S) Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners at the front (S) Traction control and understeer control (S) Z.E. Voice pedestrian warning (S) 4*20W speakers (S) 7-inch touchscreen with voice access and text-to-speech (S) Hands-free keycard (S) Renault R-Link with navigation, radio, telephone, Bluetooth (S) 6 x speakers with a 4*35W 3D Sound by Arkamys (S) Z.E. Digital - remote access to R-Link store (S) My Z.E. Inter@ctive - remote battery charging and air conditioning/heating activation (S) With auto humidity level adjustment (S) Height and reach adjustable steering wheel (S) Leather-trimmed (S) Power rear windows (S) Automatic halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Dark interior ambience (S) Zen interior with Teflon upholstery protection (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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Volkswagen e-Up! has been announced at IAA 2013 and has remained largely unchanged for model years 2014, 2015, 2016. | Renault Zoe R240 with a 23.3 kWh battery (usable capacity) does not change for the model year 2016. | - |
| 2016 Volkswagen e-up! | 2015 Renault Zoe R240 | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé |