Renault Zoe vs Volkswagen Arteon
Verdict
The Renault Zoe is the cheaper electric runabout at RM165,000, with a 52.0 kWh battery and 395 km range, but it is small: 4,087 mm long with 338 litres of boot space. The Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012, so the RM126,012 gap buys a much larger D-segment hatchback, 563 litres of boot space, 276 hp, AWD and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. But it is petrol, uses 7.4 L/100 km and carries higher road tax.
Pick the Renault Zoe if you want an electric B-segment hatchback with 395 km range, lower road tax and enough space for five in a compact footprint.
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you want the bigger, faster car, with 276 hp, AWD, a 563-litre boot and the stronger listed safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Zoe RM165,000; Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012
- Powertrain: Renault Zoe single motor electric; Volkswagen Arteon 1,984 cc petrol
- Power: Renault Zoe 108 hp; Volkswagen Arteon 276 hp
- Size: Renault Zoe 4,087 mm long with a 2,588 mm wheelbase; Volkswagen Arteon 4,862 mm long with a 2,837 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Renault Zoe 338 L; Volkswagen Arteon 563 L
- Safety and warranty: Renault Zoe 4 airbags and 3-year warranty; Volkswagen Arteon 7 airbags and 5-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 165,000✓ | RM 291,012 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,984 cc |
| Power | 108 hp | 276 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.4 L/100km |
| Battery | 52.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 395 km | — |
| CO₂ | — | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,087 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,787 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,588 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Boot space | 338 L | 563 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 66 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | RM 372 |
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.
Zoe
- 52.0 kWh battery with 395 km EV range
- RM50 annual road tax
- Shorter 4,087 mm length suits tight parking
- Only 108 hp
- 338-litre boot is much smaller
- AEB is not listed
Arteon
- 276 hp and 350 Nm
- AWD with 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 563-litre boot
- Costs RM126,012 more
- RM372 annual road tax
- Petrol use is rated at 7.4 L/100 km
Zoe vs Arteon FAQ
Is the Renault Zoe or Volkswagen Arteon better?
The Volkswagen Arteon is better for space, performance and listed safety kit. The Renault Zoe is better if you want an electric car with 395 km range, RM50 road tax and a much lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Zoe costs RM165,000, while the Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012. That makes the Arteon RM126,012 more expensive.
Which one has more boot space?
The Volkswagen Arteon has the bigger boot at 563 litres. The Renault Zoe has 338 litres, so the Arteon gives you 225 litres more luggage capacity.