Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
When Renault started to change its car names, the famous Renault 5 was replaced by the Renault Clio.
A car that reshaped the small-size European car market. The first generation was launched in 1990 and it was one of the most successful Renault models ever made.
Renault 5 was sold in almost six million units in its 18 years on the market. It was introduced in 1990 as a three and five-door version. But it started with a flat tire since it was available only for left-hand drive. The right-hand-drive version for countries like the UK, Malta, Cyprus, India, or Japan (where it was named Lutetia)
sales started in 1991.
On the outside, the square headlights resembled those found on the 5. A short hood and tall greenhouse made the car look roomy. Its higher rear side was caused by the stiffer suspension in the back, but the car stood leveled when the rear seats were occupied. Depending on the trim level, a rear window wiper was installed.
The 5-door version was a good buy for city use, but not bad for the short and medium distances. There was enough legroom for two adults in the back, but not a big trunk behind them. The folding rear bench improved the load area, but it wasn't available with a split seatback. Inside, there was no exposed metal, unlike in the 5 where some interior panels were left unpadded. The seats were flat for the base models, but depending on the trim level those could have been upgraded to bucket-type.
Various engines were offered for the Clio, starting with a very fuel-efficient unit of 1.2-liter and up to a 1.8-liter 95 hp unit. The Clio was offered with a naturally aspirated diesel as well.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (54 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1239 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 5300 RPM 54 HP @ 5300 RPM 54 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 66 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 90 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.8 in (1,359/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.4 cuFT (266 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1856.3 lbs (842 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 147.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1171 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 6000 RPM 60 HP @ 6000 RPM 59 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 63 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 85 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.8 in (1,359/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.4 cuFT (266 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1821 lbs (826 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 147.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4AT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5750 RPM 80 HP @ 5750 RPM 79 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 79 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 107 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.8 in (1,359/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.4 cuFT (266 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1989 lbs (902 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3031 lbs (1375 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5750 RPM 80 HP @ 5750 RPM 79 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 79 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 107 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.8 in (1,359/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.4 cuFT (266 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1854.1 lbs (841 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 152.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5750 RPM 95 HP @ 5750 RPM 94 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 142 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/60 HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.8 in (1,359/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.4 cuFT (266 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2004 lbs (909 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L d 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4500 RPM 65 HP @ 4500 RPM 64 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 118 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.8 in (1,359/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.4 cuFT (266 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2043.7 lbs (927 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2987.3 lbs (1355 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145.8 g/km |