Renault 4 E-Tech Electric meets the Porsche 911 Turbo S
October 12, 2026
The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Plein Sud combines 150 horsepower, up to 392 kilometres of range and an electric canvas roof for €36,300. The Porsche 911 Turbo S uses a 711-horsepower T-Hybrid boxer engine and all-wheel drive to reach 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 322 km/h. One revives affordable French motoring; the other advances more than 50 years of Porsche Turbo performance.
Renault 4 E-Tech Electric meets the Porsche 911 Turbo S
The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Plein Sud and Porsche 911 Turbo S represent two radically different forms of electrified motoring. The Renault prioritises practical electric travel, while the Porsche uses hybrid technology to deliver extreme performance.
Compact crossover meets legendary sports car
The Renault measures 4.14 metres and combines compact proportions with a practical five-door body. At 4.55 metres, the Porsche is longer, lower and shaped around speed, handling and aerodynamic performance.
The Renault delivers 150 horsepower
A 52 kWh battery powers the Renault’s 150-horsepower front-mounted motor. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150 km/h.
Electric range reaches 392 kilometres
The Renault offers up to 392 kilometres of driving range. Its large electric canvas roof adds open-air enjoyment while preserving the usability of its retro-inspired crossover body.
The Porsche produces 711 horsepower
The 911 Turbo S uses a 3.6-litre T-Hybrid boxer engine with two electrically assisted turbochargers. Total output reaches 711 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque.
Zero to 100 km/h takes 2.5 seconds
All-wheel drive helps the Porsche accelerate from 0-100 km/h in only 2.5 seconds. Its 322 km/h top speed makes it the fastest and most powerful production 911 Turbo S yet.
The Porsche offers around 540 kilometres
Its 63-litre fuel tank and official consumption figures suggest a theoretical range of approximately 540 kilometres. Actual distance will vary according to speed, conditions and driving style.
Retro simplicity meets advanced engineering
The Renault recalls an affordable French icon of the 1960s through familiar styling and an open canvas roof. Porsche combines more than five decades of Turbo development with sophisticated electrified technology.
Their prices occupy different worlds
The Renault starts at €36,300, making it the considerably more accessible choice. The Porsche 911 Turbo S starts at approximately €270,000 before optional equipment.
Relaxed cruising or electrified speed
The Renault combines practicality, nostalgia and quiet electric driving. The Porsche delivers immense hybrid performance for journeys where arriving before the bakery closes is apparently a genuine engineering requirement.