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firefly vs Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
Selected trimStandard249 mi · 70 kWh · £135,000
At a glance
In this comparison, firefly firefly leads on family practicality, running costs and city driving, while the Renault 5 Turbo 3E leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the firefly if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the Renault 5 Turbo 3E if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- fast charging matters - it has 800V architecture for consistently fast DC charging
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The firefly firefly leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueRenault
firefly
0
Renault
3.5
Motorway RangeRenault
firefly
4.9
Renault
6.4
Familyfirefly
firefly
7.6
Renault
1.8
ChargingRenault
firefly
6.6
Renault
9.4
Cost Per Milefirefly
firefly
9.4
Renault
2.4
City Drivingfirefly
firefly
9.2
Renault
4.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Base
- 43 miles more WLTP range
- 250 kW faster rapid charging
- 10 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 305 kW more power
- 4.6s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
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| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £135,000 |
| Official range | 205 miles | 249 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 348 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min | 15 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | 3.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Length
firefly4,003mm-77mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E4,080mm
Width
firefly1,781mm-249mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E2,030mm
Height
firefly1,557mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E1,380mm-177mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,003 mm | 4,080 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm (better) | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,380 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.4 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare (better) | 370 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 348 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1253 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 65 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
- Built on an 800 V architecture, one of 1 hatchback EVs we track with a 700 V+ battery system.
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 100% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  firefly Base |  Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.00m | 4.08m+77mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 2.03m+249mm |
| Height | 1.56m | 1.38m-177mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.57m-45mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 348L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 1253L | Not available |
| Frunk | 65L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.4m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,492kg | 1,450kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 41kWh | 70kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 205 mi | 249 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 350kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £135,000 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2027+ |
* Renault 5 Turbo 3E: 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
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| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 205 miles | 249 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 171 miles | 207 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min | 15 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 41 kWh | 70 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | 3.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 105 kW | 410 kW (better) |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 4800 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base
Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the firefly firefly and Renault 5 Turbo 3E like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 171 miles for the firefly firefly and 207 miles for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Renault 5 Turbo 3E goes roughly 36 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 25 minutes in the firefly firefly and 15 in the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, so the Renault 5 Turbo 3E loses less time at each stop. That makes the Renault 5 Turbo 3E the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the firefly firefly or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
The firefly firefly is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 249 mm narrower than the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly and about 370 mm of total clearance for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the firefly firefly or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the firefly firefly and 84% for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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