1972 Renault 5 vs. 2012 Renault Megane III
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

Car #1 Preview Image
1972 Renault 5Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2012 Renault Megane III (Phase II, 2012)Change Car
Random Comparison

Here’s how the 1972 Renault 5 and the 2012 Renault Megane III compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Renault Megane III comes in at 4295 mm (169.09 in), giving it a 645 mm (25.39 in) (15.0 %) advantage over the 1972 Renault 5 at 3650 mm (143.70 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Renault Megane III stretches to 1808 mm (71.18 in), making it 228 mm (8.98 in) (12.6 %) wider than the 1972 Renault 5 at 1580 mm (62.20 in). As for height, the 2012 Renault Megane III reaches 1471 mm (57.91 in), which is 61 mm (2.40 in) (4.1 %) taller than the 1972 Renault 5 at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2012 Renault Megane III is longer, wider and taller than the 1972 Renault 5.

Length
3650 mm143.7 in
4295 mm169.1 in
Width
1580 mm62.2 in
1808 mm71.2 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1471 mm57.9 in

1972 Renault 5 Preview
3650 mm143.7 in πŸ”΄ -645 mm-25.4 in (-15.0%)
2012 Renault Megane III Preview
4295 mm169.1 in 🟒 +645 mm+25.4 in (+17.7%)
1972 Renault 5 Preview
1580 mm62.2 in πŸ”΄ -228 mm-9.0 in (-12.6%)
2012 Renault Megane III Preview
1808 mm71.2 in 🟒 +228 mm+9.0 in (+14.4%)
1972 Renault 5 Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-4.1%)
2012 Renault Megane III Preview
1471 mm57.9 in 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+4.3%)
1972 Renault 5
2012 Renault Megane III

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1972
2012

Production:

1972-1985 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

3530-3650 mm139.0-143.7 in
πŸ”΄ -765 mm-30.1 in (-17.8%) - πŸ”΄ -645 mm-25.4 in (-15.0%)
4295 mm169.1 in
🟒 +645 mm+25.4 in (+17.7%) - 🟒 +765 mm+30.1 in (+21.7%)

Width:

1520-1580 mm59.8-62.2 in
πŸ”΄ -288 mm-11.3 in (-15.9%) - πŸ”΄ -228 mm-9.0 in (-12.6%)
1808 mm71.2 in
🟒 +228 mm+9.0 in (+14.4%) - 🟒 +288 mm+11.3 in (+18.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1385-1410 mm54.5-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-5.8%) - πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-4.1%)
1471 mm57.9 in
🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+4.3%) - 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+6.2%)

Ground Clearance:

130 mm5.1 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+8.3%)
120 mm4.7 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-7.7%)

Trunk Capacity:

235 liter8.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -170 liter-6.0 cu ft (-42.0%)
405 liter14.3 cu ft
🟒 +170 liter+6.0 cu ft (+72.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

915-955 liter32.3-33.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -247 liter-8.7 cu ft (-21.3%) - πŸ”΄ -207 liter-7.3 cu ft (-17.8%)
1162 liter41.0 cu ft
🟒 +207 liter+7.3 cu ft (+21.7%) - 🟒 +247 liter+8.7 cu ft (+27.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

760-970 kg1676-2138 lbs
πŸ”΄ -629 kg-1387 lbs (-45.3%) - πŸ”΄ -235 kg-518 lbs (-19.5%)
1205-1389 kg2657-3062 lbs
🟒 +235 kg+518 lbs (+24.2%) - 🟒 +629 kg+1387 lbs (+82.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1195-1240 kg2635-2734 lbs
πŸ”΄ -723 kg-1594 lbs (-37.7%) - πŸ”΄ -503 kg-1109 lbs (-28.9%)
1743-1918 kg3843-4228 lbs
🟒 +503 kg+1109 lbs (+40.6%) - 🟒 +723 kg+1594 lbs (+60.5%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 13 inches
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 145/70 R13 (W:145 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 155/70 R13 (W:155 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 190/55 R14 (W:190 | H:55 | D:14)
  • 220/55 R14 (W:220 | H:55 | D:14)
  • 195/65 R15 91H (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 91H (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R 18 92 Y (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/40 R18 92 Y (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)

Related Comparisons

1. Use the input field to narrow down the car list (e.g. bmw 2025 or toyota corolla)

2. Select a car from the list below

Small red car