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Renault R5 vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (24,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or SsangYong Tivoli?

Renault R5 vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Renault R5

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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SsangYong Tivoli

  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially 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

R5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Tivoli is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Renault R5 costs 24,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,580 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Tivoli offers only slightly more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Tivoli delivers moderately more torque with 280 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

R5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Tivoli is very slightly lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,447 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers substantially more boot space – 720 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 394 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Tivoli carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Tivoli is narrowly ahead 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 £21,400
Tivoli

SsangYong Tivoli

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 8.3 L/100km
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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
24,000 - 27,000 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
161 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
-
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,744 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
425 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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