Dongfeng Box vs Renault Zoe
Verdict
These are both CBU B-segment electric hatchbacks with five seats, a single front motor and RM50 annual road tax, but the split is clear. The Dongfeng Box costs RM100,700 against the Renault Zoe’s RM165,000, so the RM64,300 gap buys the Zoe 108 hp, a 52.0 kWh battery, 395 km range, four airbags and a 338-litre boot. The Box counters with a six-year warranty, a wider body and a longer 2,650 mm wheelbase. It is the stronger buy if price matters most.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if you want the much lower entry price, longer warranty and a roomier-on-paper footprint.
Pick the Renault Zoe if you want the bigger battery, longer stated range, more power and extra airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Box RM100,700; Renault Zoe RM165,000
- Battery and range: Dongfeng Box 31.5 kWh and 330 km; Renault Zoe 52.0 kWh and 395 km
- Power: Dongfeng Box 94 hp; Renault Zoe 108 hp
- Size: Dongfeng Box 4,020 mm long and 1,810 mm wide; Renault Zoe 4,087 mm long and 1,787 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Dongfeng Box 2,650 mm and 326 litres; Renault Zoe 2,588 mm and 338 litres
- Safety and warranty: Dongfeng Box 2 airbags and 6 years; Renault Zoe 4 airbags and 3 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,700✓ | RM 165,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 94 hp | 108 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 31.5 kWh | 52.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 330 km | 395 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,020 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Boot space | 326 L | 338 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 4✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 50 | RM 50 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Box
- RM64,300 cheaper
- Longer six-year warranty
- Wider body and longer wheelbase
- Smaller 31.5 kWh battery
- Shorter 330 km stated range
- Only two airbags
Zoe
- Longer 395 km stated range
- Bigger 52.0 kWh battery
- Four airbags
- Much higher price
- Shorter three-year warranty
- Narrower body and shorter wheelbase
Box vs Zoe FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or Renault Zoe better?
The Renault Zoe has the stronger EV hardware on paper, with more power, a larger battery and longer range. The Dongfeng Box is better value if you want to spend less and still get a five-seat electric hatchback.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Zoe is RM64,300 dearer than the Dongfeng Box. That gap mainly buys a larger battery, 65 km more stated range, 14 hp more and two additional airbags.
Which has the longer electric range?
The Renault Zoe goes further on paper, with 395 km versus the Dongfeng Box’s 330 km. It also has the larger battery, at 52.0 kWh against 31.5 kWh.