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Abarth 600e vs Renault 4
Selected trimTurismoChange trim207 mi · 54 kWh · £33,995
Selected trimElectricChange trim249 mi · 52 kWh · £27,195
At a glance
In this comparison, Abarth 600e leads on charging speed, while the Renault 4 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Abarth 600e if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Renault 4 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
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Renault 4 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueRenault
Abarth
3.7
Renault
6.7
Motorway RangeRenault
Abarth
4.3
Renault
5.4
FamilyRenault
Abarth
3.4
Renault
6.5
ChargingAbarth
Abarth
6.2
Renault
5.3
Cost Per MileRenault
Abarth
5.4
Renault
8.9
City Driving
Abarth
8.1
Renault
7.7
Too close to call
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 | Abarth 600eTurismo | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,995 | £27,195 (better) |
| Official range | 207 miles | 249 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 360 L | 420 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.2 sec (better) | 8.2 sec |
Size Comparison
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Abarth 600e
Renault 4
Length
Abarth 600e4,187mm
Renault 44,144mm-43mm
Width
Abarth 600e1,779mm-17mm
Renault 41,796mm
Height
Abarth 600e1,557mm-15mm
Renault 41,572mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Abarth 600eTurismo | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,187 mm | 4,144 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,779 mm (better) | 1,796 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,981 mm (better) | 2,020 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,572 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 621 mm spare (better) | 604 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Abarth 600eTurismo | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 164 mm |
| Boot space (seats up) | 360 L | 420 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1405 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Abarth 600e
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Renault 4
- 249 mile WLTP range, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 8 hatchback EVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- Boot space of 420 L is bigger than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Abarth 600e Turismo |  Renault 4 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.19m | 4.14m-43mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.80m+17mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.98m | 2.02m+39mm |
| Height | 1.56m | 1.57m+15mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.62m+65mm |
| Ground Clearance | 179mm | 181mm+2mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 360L | 420L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1405L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 164mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,640kg | 1,492kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh (better) | 52kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 207 mi | 249 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,995 | £27,195 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £32,495 (-£1,500) | £23,445 (-£3,750) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
* Abarth 600e: Not yet tested by Euro NCAP.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Abarth 600eTurismo | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 207 miles | 249 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 173 miles | 208 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 152 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 50.8 kWh | 52 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Abarth 600eTurismo | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.2 sec (better) | 8.2 sec |
| Power | 176 kW (better) | 110 kW |
| Torque | 345 Nm (better) | 245 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Not available |
What the critics say
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Abarth 600e
Turismo
Renault 4
Electric
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Abarth 600e Turismo
Abarth 600e Turismo
Not yet tested by Euro NCAP.
Euro NCAP - Renault 4 Electric
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant79%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users73%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Abarth 600eTurismo | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Abarth 600e
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Renault 4
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Abarth 600e
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Renault 4
- £22,4572026Cars2View
- £20,4992025Cars2View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Abarth 600e worth the extra £6,800 over the Renault 4?
The Abarth 600e costs £6,800 more than the Renault 4. For that premium it adds 66 kW more power and a 2.0s quicker 0-62mph time. The Renault 4 is not just cheaper - it also offers 42 miles more WLTP range and 60 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Renault 4 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Abarth 600e or the Renault 4?
The Renault 4 is £6,800 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Renault 4 comes out roughly £6,920 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Abarth 600e and Renault 4 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 173 miles for the Abarth 600e and 208 miles for the Renault 4 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Renault 4 goes roughly 34 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Abarth 600e or the Renault 4?
The two are within 17 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 621 mm of total clearance for the Abarth 600e and about 604 mm of total clearance for the Renault 4.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Abarth 600e or the Renault 4?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Abarth 600e and 84% for the Renault 4. 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. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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