Renault ZOE

Renault ZOE: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Renault ZOE version to choose depends mainly on how much performance you want and whether you prefer the original generation or its restyling. The original generation ran from March 2012 to May 2019 as a Mini 5-doors model with eight versions, while the restyling began in January 2019 with two versions of the same body type.

The Renault ZOE version to choose depends mainly on how much performance you want and whether you prefer the original generation or its restyling. The original generation ran from March 2012 to May 2019 as a Mini 5-doors model with eight versions, while the restyling began in January 2019 with two versions of the same body type. Across the catalogue, output rises from 77 hp to 135 hp, torque from 210 Nm to 245 Nm, and the quickest measured acceleration time improves from 15.5 to 9.5 seconds from 0–100 km/h. All listed versions use an Automatic gearbox and FWD.

Renault ZOE generations and version choice

The Renault ZOE has one generation represented in two stages rather than two separate generations. The original 1 generation was produced from March 2012 through May 2019. It used a Mini 5-doors body and offered eight versions: R75 AT 22 kWh, R75 AT 41 kWh, Q90 AT 41 kWh, Q210 AT 22 kWh, R90 AT 22 kWh, R240 AT 22 kWh, R90 AT 41 kWh, and R110 AT 41 kWh.

The 1 generation, restyling started in January 2019 and is listed without a stop date. It retained the Mini 5-doors body but reduced the range to two versions: R110 and AT. The R110 provides 109 hp and 229 Nm, while the AT is the catalogue’s strongest and quickest choice with 135 hp, 245 Nm, and a 9.5-second 0–100 km/h time.

Renault ZOE engine and electric specs

Because these are electric versions, engine displacement, cylinder count, cylinder layout, and boost are not measured in the supplied specifications. Power per litre therefore cannot be calculated without inventing a displacement figure. The useful comparisons are power, torque, acceleration, weight, gearbox, and drive.

The Q90 AT 41 kWh entry is classified as Electro under engine type, but its fuel label in the supplied data is 98. Both values are reproduced as provided rather than reconciled through outside information.

Among original-generation versions, R110 AT 41 kWh has the most power at 108 hp. It adds 31 hp over either 77 hp R75 version, while its 225 Nm is 15 Nm higher than their 210 Nm. The restyled R110 adds a further 1 hp and 4 Nm. Moving from the restyled R110 to AT adds 26 hp and 16 Nm.

Renault ZOE performance and economy

The AT is the performance choice. It reaches 100 km/h 1.9 seconds sooner than R110 and R110 AT 41 kWh, 3.7 seconds sooner than either R90, and 6.0 seconds sooner than either R75. Its 140 km/h maximum is also 5 km/h above every other listed version.

R110 and R110 AT 41 kWh deliver almost identical measured performance despite belonging to different stages of the generation: both take 11.4 seconds to reach 100 km/h and both top out at 135 km/h. The restyled R110 nevertheless has 1 hp and 4 Nm more.

No city, highway, or combined consumption figure is measured for any version. Renault ZOE range and EV range are also not measured in the data, so neither efficiency nor driving range can legitimately separate the 22 kWh and 41 kWh versions here. CO₂ is recorded as 0 for several versions, but it is not measured for R75 AT 41 kWh and AT.

Renault ZOE dimensions, weight, clearance, and wheels

External and interior dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. Every version has 120 mm of ground clearance, and tank capacity is not measured throughout the range.

The two R75 versions show the clearest like-for-like weight difference: R75 AT 41 kWh is 53 kg heavier than R75 AT 22 kWh with the same 77 hp, 210 Nm, 15.5-second acceleration, and 135 km/h top speed. Their weight-to-power figures are therefore 20.19 and 19.51 kg/hp respectively.

The two R90 versions are also closely matched. R90 AT 41 kWh is 10 kg heavier than R90 AT 22 kWh, while both have 92 hp, 225 Nm, a 13.2-second 0–100 km/h time, and a 135 km/h top speed. Their gross weights differ by only 1 kg: 1,966 kg for R90 AT 41 kWh and 1,965 kg for R90 AT 22 kWh.

The restyled AT combines the best weight-to-power result, 11.13 kg/hp, with a 1,502 kg kerb weight. Although that is only 2 kg heavier than R110 AT 41 kWh, AT provides 27 hp and 20 Nm more. The restyled R110 weighs 1,575 kg, making it 75 kg heavier than R110 AT 41 kWh despite adding only 1 hp and 4 Nm; both record the same acceleration and top speed.

Which Renault ZOE version should you buy?

Choose AT if measured performance is the priority. It has the highest outputs at 135 hp and 245 Nm, the fastest 0–100 km/h time at 9.5 seconds, the highest top speed at 140 km/h, and the lowest weight burden at 11.13 kg per hp. It also has the broadest listed wheel selection: 195/55 R16, 215/45 R17, and 205/45 R17.

Choose R110 AT 41 kWh if you want the strongest original-generation version. Its 108 hp, 225 Nm, 11.4-second acceleration time, and 13.89 kg/hp improve substantially on the earlier choices. Against R90 AT 41 kWh, it adds 16 hp without changing the 1,500 kg kerb weight by more than 20 kg, and it reaches 100 km/h 1.8 seconds sooner.

Choose R90 AT 22 kWh when comparing the mid-output original versions by the available figures. It matches R90 AT 41 kWh for 92 hp, 225 Nm, 13.2-second acceleration, and 135 km/h top speed, but weighs 10 kg less. Range, consumption, and price are not measured, so this comparison cannot determine whether the 41 kWh name brings a worthwhile ownership advantage.

Choose Q90 AT 41 kWh or Q210 AT 22 kWh if 88 hp and 220 Nm are sufficient. Their measured performance is identical at 13.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 135 km/h. Q90 AT 41 kWh is 12 kg lighter, but its gross weight is not measured; the database also gives it an Electro engine type and a 98 fuel label, which should be checked rather than interpreted.

Choose an R75 only if the lowest output is acceptable. R75 AT 22 kWh and R75 AT 41 kWh each provide 77 hp and 210 Nm, require 15.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, and reach 135 km/h. With no range, consumption, or price measurements available, R75 AT 22 kWh has the clearer numerical case because it is 53 kg lighter.

A price-based recommendation is not possible because Renault ZOE price data is not measured. Crash-test results, reliability records, engine-failure information, and spec-level equipment are also not measured. On the supplied specifications alone, AT is the decisive performance purchase, R110 AT 41 kWh is the strongest original-generation alternative, and R90 AT 22 kWh offers the most favorable measured comparison among the paired 92 hp versions.