A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
03T holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Kwid.
Kwid starts ZAR 461,101 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · Kwid from ZAR 178,799
Five key differences
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Specification
03T
Kwid
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
Kwid50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
Kwid91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
Kwid999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Kwid20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
Kwid180 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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iCAUR 03T
2WD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
03T
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Kwid
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Kwid
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
03T
Kwid
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Current South Africa Kwid range
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Hatchback
Facelift History
-
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
-
2026
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Tare Mass Kg
-
736 kg
Spec
03T
Kwid
Length
4433 mm
3731 mm
Width
1916 mm
1579 mm
Height
1741 mm
1513 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2422 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
28 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
279 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
736 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
1168 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
432 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
4.9 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
850 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Spec
03T
Kwid
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
135 kW
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
150 km/h
152 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
67.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
123.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Kwid
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
FWD
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Available
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Manual
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
FWD
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Available
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Kwid
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
16.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
24.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
28 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
28
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Kwid
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Not Available
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Kwid
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Kwid
Seat Material
Leather seats
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Kwid
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Standard
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Not Available
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
620 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Kwid
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
Standard
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
15.6 in
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
03T
Kwid
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Spec
03T
Kwid
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
03T
Kwid
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
165/70 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
14-inch
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Spec
03T
Kwid
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Kwid
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
118 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
03T
Kwid
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
03T
Kwid
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
entry-value
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
178799 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
entry-value
Starting Price
639900
178799
Starting Price Zar
639900
178799
Spec
03T
Kwid
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Kwid comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Kwid 26.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Kwid 76.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Kwid 91.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Kwid 52.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Kwid not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 15 points
03T holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Kwid.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Kwid
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Kwid may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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