Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Renault 5 1.3 (64 Hp)
Overall Rating
Renault 5:
The Renault 5 is a supermini car produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 1972 to 1996 over two generations. It is a hatchback with either three or five doors and seating for five passengers. The first generation , which was made from 1972 to 1985, has a front mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The second generation , which was produced from 1984 to 1996, has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.
The R5 was marketed in the United States and Canada as Le Car, from 1976 until 1983. Renault marketed a four-door saloon car variant, the Renault 7, manufactured from 1974 until 1984 in Spain by Renault's subsidiary FASA-Renault and exported to select markets....(Read more on Wikipedia)
5 Overview:
Renault 5 (5). It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.2 l/100km). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The first-generation Renault 5 was produced before modern crash safety standards and Euro NCAP testing were established. Safety features were rudimentary by today's standards.
1.3 (64 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A strong non-performance engine, offering good all-round driveability for its class.
Fuel Economy
A decent balance between power and fuel efficiency for mixed driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic and distinctive design
- • Practical and compact for urban environments
- • Wide range of engines, from economical to high-performance
- • Fun to drive, especially the Alpine and Turbo variants
- • Good fuel economy on basic models
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Dated technology and interior comfort
- • Prone to rust in older models
- • High maintenance costs for performance variants
- • Limited space for rear passengers and luggage
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(5: 1972 - 1985).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | 5 |
| Generation: | 5 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (64 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1975 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 64 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 810 More details about the engine 810 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 l |
Was the Renault 5 what you expected? Let us know!