Renault 5 1987–1993 car dimensions: 3651 mm long, 1584 mm wide and 1397 mm high. Unladen weight is 770 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
The cabin gains space over the prior model via the transverse engine layout and wider body. Higher grades such as Baccara and GTX add leather upholstery, electric windows, power steering, central locking, sunroof and high-spec audio, with air conditioning available. Base models use simpler hard plastic dashboards, manual windows and basic heating. No electronic driver aids appear.
Boot volume starts at 233 litres with seats up. Folding the rear bench expands it to 657 litres for larger loads in this compact hatch.
Braked towing reaches 900 kg on higher-output versions such as the GTX, with unbraked limited to around 417 kg. Payload sits near 420 kg depending on the exact model and equipment.
The cabin feels roomy for a supermini thanks to a wider body and transverse engine. Front seats recline and slide with full headrests. higher grades use plush velour or Connolly leather. Rear bench folds 1/3-2/3 for extra load space. Heated rear window is common. Power windows, central locking and a glass sunroof appear as options or on top trims like GTX and Baccara. Basic models keep simple cloth and manual controls. Overall it rides softly with decent isolation for daily use.
Petrol engines from 1.1 to 1.7 litres plus 1.6 diesel. typical published averages around 5.5-7 L/100 km depending on version.
Front disc and rear drum brakes with wear warning light and load-sensitive rear limiter.
Inertia-reel front seat belts and static or inertia rear belts. front headrests standard.
Improved body rust protection with multi-year anti-perforation warranty from maker.
Fuel choice covers thrifty small petrol units for town work and a diesel for longer trips. Higher-output 1.7 petrol versions give stronger motorway pace while still returning reasonable economy figures in period tests. Tank size supports practical range.
Servicing stays straightforward with chain-driven or belt engines that are simple to maintain. Regular oil and filter changes keep the Cléon and F-series units reliable past high mileages. Parts remain widely available.
Safety kit is period-typical: seat belts, headrests and basic brake aids. No airbags or ABS appear in the range. The structure benefits from better corrosion treatment than the first-generation car.
Living with the car means watching for rust in common areas and keeping the carburettor or injection system clean. Higher trims add comfort extras that still work well today if electrics are looked after. It remains easy and cheap to run as a classic daily.
Length 3651 mm, Width 1584 mm, Height 1397 mm, Wheelbase 2467 mm (5 1987–1993)
Sources: manufacturer data, renault-5.net and thesupercinq.free.fr, Wikipedia, motorsdb.com.