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Renault 5
1972 – 1984
France
Renault built the 5 for 12 years, from 1972 to 1984. Its petrol engines range from 34 to 110 hp across 8 variants. The lightest version weighs only 730 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1972 – 1984
Variants8
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power34 – 110 hp
0–100 km/h8.4 – 26.0 s
Top speed121 – 185 km/h
Fuel economy6.0 – 8.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8L 4MT FWD (34 HP) 0.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 34 hp | 26.0 s | 121 | 4-speed manual |
| 0.9L 4MT FWD (36 HP) 0.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 35 hp | 25.0 s | 122 | 4-speed manual |
| 0.9L 4MT FWD (44 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 44 hp | 21.0 s | 137 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.1L 4MT FWD (44 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 44 hp | 18.1 s | 135 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.3L 3AT FWD (55 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 54 hp | 21.6 s | 140 | 3-speed automatic |
| 1.3L 5MT FWD (65 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 63 hp | — | 151 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.4L Alpine 5MT FWD (92 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 92 hp | 10.1 s | 175 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.4L Alpine Turbo 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 110 hp | 8.4 s | 185 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 782 cm3 (48 ci)
- Power
- 25 KW @ 5200 RPM34 HP @ 5200 RPM34 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 38 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM52 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10 gallons (37.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 75 mph (121 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 26 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 135SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 138.6 in (3520 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1519 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1609.4 lbs (730 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 845 cm3 (52 ci)
- Power
- 26 KW @ 5500 RPM35 HP @ 5500 RPM35 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 41 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM56 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10 gallons (37.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 76 mph (122 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 25 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 135SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 138.6 in (3520 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1519 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1609.4 lbs (730 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 956 cm3 (58 ci)
- Power
- 32.4 KW @ 5400 RPM44 HP @ 5400 RPM43 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 47 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM63 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10 gallons (37.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 85 mph (137 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 21 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 135SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 138.6 in (3520 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1519 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1709 lbs (775 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2590 lbs (1175 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1108 cm3 (68 ci)
- Power
- 32.4 KW @ 4400 RPM44 HP @ 4400 RPM43 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 63 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM85 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10 gallons (37.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 84 mph (135 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 18.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 135SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 138.6 in (3520 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1519 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1709 lbs (775 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2590 lbs (1175 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 142.8 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1289 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 40 KW @ 5750 RPM54 HP @ 5750 RPM54 BHP @ 5750 RPM
- Torque
- 69 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM94 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10 gallons (37.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph (140 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 21.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 135SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 138.6 in (3520 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1519 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1785.7 lbs (810 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2667.6 lbs (1210 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 195.2 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1289 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 46 KW @ 6000 RPM63 HP @ 6000 RPM62 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 68 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM92 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10 gallons (37.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93.8 mph (151 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 138.6 in (3520 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1519 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1763.7 lbs (800 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 180.9 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 67.7 KW @ 4300 RPM92 HP @ 4300 RPM91 BHP @ 4300 RPM
- Torque
- 86 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM117 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10 gallons (37.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155/70R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 138.6 in (3520 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1519 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 29.1 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 192.8 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 81 KW @ 6000 RPM110 HP @ 6000 RPM109 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 110 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM149 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10 gallons (37.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155/70R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 138.6 in (3520 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1519 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 192.8 g/km
Length3,520 mm
Width1,519 mm
Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,421 mm
Curb weight730 – 850 kg
Torque52 – 149 Nm
Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.






