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Renault R5 vs Lynk & Co 02 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or Lynk & Co 02?

Renault R5 vs Lynk & Co 02: Key differences

Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Lynk & Co 02

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault R5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Lynk & Co 02 costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,938 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.1 kWh/100km for the Lynk & Co 02. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lynk & Co 02 offers barely more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 40 km more than the Renault R5.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lynk & Co 02 offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 02 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Renault R5 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lynk & Co 02 is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault R5 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 02 delivers noticeably more torque with 323 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 78 Nm more.

R5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault R5 is markedly lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 1,895 kg. The difference is around 448 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 02 offers markedly more boot space – 410 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lynk & Co 02 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,349 L, about 243 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, the Renault R5 carries slightly more – 418 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 02 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £30,900
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Lynk & Co 02

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 445 km
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Reviews Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,900 - 26,900 £
Price
30,900 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
435 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
3,922 mm
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,744 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,498 mm
Height
1,573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,349 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Torque
323 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lynk & Co
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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