Nissan Micra vs Renault 5 Review – Which Small EV Should You Buy?

Опубликовано 1 февраля 2026, 8:00

Looking for the ultimate Nissan Micra vs Renault 5 review? These two small EVs share the exact same platform and battery – and are even built in the same factory! But there are still some big differences you should know about before making your choice.

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We test these two electric cars back-to-back to see if the retro Renault 5 drives as well as the modern-looking Micra. We also conduct a real-world efficiency test over 130 miles to discover out which has the longer range, find out how many suitcases we can fit in each car's boot, and decide how useful the new Micra’s exclusive "one-pedal" driving mode really is.

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Video chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Background on the R5
1:13 The new Nissan Micra
2:08 The looks – what are the differences?
3:46 Interiors
8:02 Rear seats
8:16 The boots – how many suitcases?
9:24 Driving the Renault 5
10:43 Driving the Nissan Micra
14:04 Real-world efficiency
15:22 Cost of ownership & verdict