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Leapmotor T03 vs Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Selected trimStandard165 mi · 37.3 kWh · £15,995
Selected trimStandard249 mi · 70 kWh · £135,000
At a glance
In this comparison, Leapmotor T03 leads on value for money, running costs and city driving, while the Renault 5 Turbo 3E leads on motorway range and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Leapmotor T03 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p 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 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 Leapmotor T03 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueLeapmotor
Leapmotor
5
Renault
3.5
Motorway RangeRenault
Leapmotor
2.2
Renault
6.4
ChargingRenault
Leapmotor
1.3
Renault
9.4
Cost Per MileLeapmotor
Leapmotor
3.7
Renault
2.4
City DrivingLeapmotor
Leapmotor
9
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
- 84 miles more WLTP range
- 302 kW faster rapid charging
- 21 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 340 kW more power
- 9.2s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Leapmotor T03Base | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £15,995 (better) | £135,000 |
| Official range | 165 miles | 249 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 210 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 36 min | 15 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 12.7 sec | 3.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Leapmotor T03
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Length
Leapmotor T033,620mm-460mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E4,080mm
Width
Leapmotor T031,652mm-378mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E2,030mm
Height
Leapmotor T031,577mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E1,380mm-197mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Leapmotor T03Base | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,620 mm | 4,080 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,652 mm (better) | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,577 mm | 1,380 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.7 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 748 mm spare (better) | 370 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Leapmotor T03Base | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 (better) | 2 |
| Rear legroom | 960 mm | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 210 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 508 L | Not available |
| 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.
Leapmotor T03
- At 3,620 mm, shorter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 9.7 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of hatchback EVs in our database.
- 1,652 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
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 |  Leapmotor T03 Base |  Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.62m | 4.08m+460mm |
| Width | 1.65m | 2.03m+378mm |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.38m-197mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.40m | 2.57m+170mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 210L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 508L | Not available |
| Seats | 4 (better) | 2 |
| Rear Legroom | 960mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.7m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,175kg (better) | 1,450kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 37.3kWh | 70kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 165 mi | 249 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 48kW | 350kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £15,995 (better) | £135,000 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2027+ |
* Leapmotor T03: Not Euro NCAP tested. Quadricycle and L-category vehicles fall outside the Euro NCAP programme scope.
* 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
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Leapmotor T03Base | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 165 miles | 249 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 112 miles | 207 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 36 min | 15 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 48 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 163 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 37.3 kWh | 70 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Leapmotor T03Base | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.7 sec | 3.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 70 kW | 410 kW (better) |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 4800 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Leapmotor T03
Base
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Leapmotor T03
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Leapmotor T03 Base
Leapmotor T03 Base
Not Euro NCAP tested. Quadricycle and L-category vehicles fall outside the Euro NCAP programme scope.
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.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Leapmotor T03Base | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
Buying options
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Leapmotor T03
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault 5 Turbo 3E worth the extra £119,005 over the Leapmotor T03?
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E costs £119,005 more than the Leapmotor T03. For that premium it adds 84 miles more WLTP range, 302 kW faster peak rapid charging and 340 kW more power. The Leapmotor T03 is not just cheaper - it also offers 2 more seats (4 versus 2). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Leapmotor T03 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Leapmotor T03 or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
The Leapmotor T03 is £119,005 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Leapmotor T03 comes out roughly £119,085 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Leapmotor T03 and Renault 5 Turbo 3E like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 112 miles for the Leapmotor T03 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 94 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 36 minutes in the Leapmotor T03 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 Leapmotor T03 or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
The Leapmotor T03 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 378 mm narrower than the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 748 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor T03 and about 370 mm of total clearance for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Leapmotor T03 or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Leapmotor T03 and 84% for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. That gives the Leapmotor T03 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Leapmotor T03's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Renault 5 Turbo 3E's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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