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Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S vs Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 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 · 2022 vs 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AVolkswagen ID.3 Pro S

481 €per year

16,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.20 € per 100 km · 2 402 kWh per year

Gap16 € per yearin favour of the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 (−3 %)≈ 7 L petrol 95
BRenault 5 E-Tech Electric 150

465 €per year

15,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.10 € per 100 km · 2 324 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ID.3BB · 5Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway409 €396 €13 € · 5
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway481 €465 €16 € · 5
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway569 €550 €18 € · 5

Cumulative saving for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150

1 year
16 €
3 years
47 €
5 years
78 €
10 years
156 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
15.4 kWh/100 km · 14.9 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
204 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,930 kg · 1,524 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S and Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 150 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S offers more range: 549 km vs 410 km for Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 150 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 150 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Specs
ID.3
· 5