Renault 5

Renault has built the 5 since 1972. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 1979 Renault 5 to the 2025 Renault 5 E-Tech. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in Europe.
- Built
- 1972–today
- Brand from
- France
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Sold new in
- Europe
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
The most powerful here is the 1979 Renault 5 at 110 hp (82 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2025 Renault 5 E-Tech, in 8.0 s.
Every 5 in the catalog
1987 Renault 5 GT
A "hot hatch" version, the GT Turbo, was a car beloved of boy racers through the 1980s and 90s.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2025 Renault 5 E-Tech
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 5 | 110 hp (82 kW) | 110 lb-ft (149 Nm) | 8.4 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | 850 kg (1,874 lb) | 1.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual |
| 2025 5 E-Tech | — | — | 8.0 s | — | — | — | Front Wheel Drive | — |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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