Renault 5
The Renault 5 is a compact car with a 960 cc engine. In 2025, the electric version emitted 0 g/km CO₂ under WLTP testing in the EU/EEA. In Norway, 790 new registrations of the Renault 5 were recorded in 2025.
| Manufacturer | Renault |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1972 |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 100 kW (134 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Electric 0 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,493 kg |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Renault 5 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (74,926 cars), engine power from 27 countries, kerb weight from 29 countries. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
Power by engine variant (Norway)
790 Renault 5 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2025–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 90 kW (121 hp) | 1,447 kg | 2025 | 88 |
| Electric | 110 kW (148 hp) | 1,523 kg | 2025 | 702 |
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Renault 5 cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| France | 40,836 |
| United Kingdom | 8,541 |
| Germany | 7,882 |
| Netherlands | 4,993 |
| Spain | 4,123 |
| Denmark | 3,050 |
| Italy | 2,267 |
| Austria | 2,014 |
| Portugal | 1,941 |
| Belgium | 1,803 |
| Sweden | 1,790 |
| Norway | 790 |
| Poland | 749 |
| Luxembourg | 502 |
| Romania | 370 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Generations
Other Renault models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 82% of Renault 5s pass their MOT test first time, based on 123 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Renault 5 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Renault recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Renault 5 have?
- The Renault 5 produces 100 kW (134 hp).
- How much does the Renault 5 weigh?
- The Renault 5 has a kerb weight of about 1,493 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Renault 5?
- A new Renault 5 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).