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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica vs Omoda E5
Selected trimElettricaChange trim255 mi · 54 kWh · £33,900
Selected trimKnightChange trim267 mi · 61 kWh · £33,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica leads on running costs and city driving, while the Omoda E5 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Omoda E5 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Omoda E5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueOmoda
Alfa Romeo
4.6
Omoda
6.2
Motorway Range
Alfa Romeo
3.8
Omoda
3.7
Too close to call
FamilyOmoda
Alfa Romeo
2.4
Omoda
5.7
ChargingOmoda
Alfa Romeo
3.9
Omoda
4.4
Cost Per MileAlfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
5.6
Omoda
4.1
City DrivingAlfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
8
Omoda
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,900 | £33,065 (better) |
| Official range | 255 miles | 267 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 400 L (better) | 380 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min (better) | 28 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 7.2 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Omoda E5
Length
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica4,173mm-251mm
Omoda E54,424mm
Width
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica1,781mm-49mm
Omoda E51,830mm
Height
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica1,532mm-56mm
Omoda E51,588mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,173 mm | 4,424 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm (better) | 1,830 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,981 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,532 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare (better) | 570 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L (better) | 380 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1265 L (better) | 1075 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
- At 4,173 mm, shorter than 95% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 151 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 85% of SUVs we track.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Omoda E5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica |  Omoda E5 Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.17m | 4.42m+251mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.83m+49mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.98m | Not available |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.59m+56mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.63m+68mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 147mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L (better) | 380L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1265L (better) | 1075L |
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,545kg (better) | 1,710kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh | 61kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 255 mi | 267 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 130kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,900 | £33,065 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £32,400 (-£1,500) | £33,065 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
* Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 255 miles | 267 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 176 miles | 194 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min (better) | 28 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 130 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 151 Wh/km (better) | 160 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 54 kWh | 60 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 7.2 sec (better) |
| Power | 115 kW | 155 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 288 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Elettrica
Omoda E5
Knight
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £22,899 | £22,098 |
| Average used price | £22,978 | £23,495 |
| Saving vs RRP | £10,922 below new | £9,570 below new |
| Recent used-price trend | Broadly flat | Broadly flat |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Omoda E5 Knight
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
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Omoda E5
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
- £23,0572026Car360View
- £22,8992025Car360View
Omoda E5
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is £835 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Omoda E5 comes out roughly £795 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and Omoda E5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 176 miles for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and 194 miles for the Omoda E5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Omoda E5 goes roughly 19 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-28 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or the Omoda E5?
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 49 mm narrower than the Omoda E5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 619 mm of total clearance for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5. The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or the Omoda E5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and 90% for the Omoda E5. That gives the Omoda E5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Omoda E5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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