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Audi A3 Sedan vs Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2026 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi A3 Sedan

1,914 €per year

5,9 L/100 km weighted · 12.76 € per 100 km · 882 L per year

Gap1,388 € per yearin favour of the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 (−73 %)≈ 640 L petrol 95
BRenault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50

526 €per year

17,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.50 € per 100 km · 2 626 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · A3BB · ZoeGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,943 €479 €1,464 € · Zoe
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,914 €526 €1,388 € · Zoe
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,855 €570 €1,286 € · Zoe

Cumulative saving for the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50

1 year
1,388 €
3 years
4,165 €
5 years
6,942 €
10 years
13,884 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.0 L/100 km · 17.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
150 ch · 136 ch
Kerb weight
1,290 kg · 1,502 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 is about 75% cheaper than the Audi A3 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 is 395 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Specs
A3
· Zoe