Towing capacity for a Renault Clio 5

Renault Clio 5 : citadine polyvalente, built 2019. 2 engines listed, braked towing capacity : 900 kg (1,984 lb). Always check the V5C logbook before towing.

Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)
2 listed engines
Enter the weight to see, engine by engine, whether this model can tow it.
Engine Fuel Towing capacity Compatibility
E-Tech 145 full hybrid hybride 900 kg (1,984 lb) —
TCe 90 essence 900 kg (1,984 lb) —

Renault Clio 5 (citadine polyvalente, from 2019): according to the official Renault technical data, this model has a braked towing capacity of 900 kg depending on the chosen engine. The published gross train weight confirms these figures. See the table below for each version. Always check your V5C logbook before towing.

Renault Clio 5 E-Tech 145 full hybrid

Fuel
hybride
Power
105 kW / 145 hp
Torque
144 Nm @ 3200-3600 rpm (moteu
Gearbox
automatique multimode 6 rapports
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,323 kg (2,917 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,758 kg (3,876 lb)
Gross train weight
2,658 kg (5,860 lb)
Payload
435 kg (959 lb)
Max braked towing
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Max unbraked towing
655 kg (1,444 lb)
Years
2019
Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)

Renault Clio 5 TCe 90

Fuel
essence
Power
67 kW / 90 hp
Torque
160 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Gearbox
manuelle 6 rapports
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,174 kg (2,588 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,609 kg (3,547 lb)
Gross train weight
2,509 kg (5,531 lb)
Payload
435 kg (959 lb)
Max braked towing
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Max unbraked towing
575 kg (1,268 lb)
Years
2019
Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Towing capacity = the lower of the manufacturer's max braked towing weight and gross train weight minus gross vehicle weight.

Vehicle info

Vehicle type
citadine polyvalente
Number of doors
5
Years
2019
Listed engines
E-Tech 145 full hybrid, TCe 90

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Renault Clio 5 towing capacity : the practical guide

The Renault Clio 5 is a small city car. Its short wheelbase and modest kerbweight mean it is designed for light occasional towing : utility trailers, bicycles or a very small caravan. Do not expect the figures of a family SUV.

Renault Clio 5 towing capacity in one line

Across the 2 engines listed, built 2019, towing capacity is 900 kg (1,984 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 900 kg (1,984 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

The engines listed cover petrol, full hybrid. Pick the one whose maximum braked towing weight clears your loaded trailer by a real margin, not just on paper.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : 1,609 kg (3,547 lb) to 1,758 kg (3,876 lb). Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : 2,509 kg (5,531 lb) to 2,658 kg (5,860 lb). Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at 435 kg (959 lb), the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Renault Clio 5

  • Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
  • Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
  • Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
  • Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Renault Clio 5?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Renault Clio 5?
The gross vehicle weight of the Renault Clio 5 is 1,609 kg (3,547 lb) to 1,758 kg (3,876 lb).

How much can the Renault Clio 5 tow?
The Renault Clio 5 can tow up to 900 kg (1,984 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Renault Clio 5?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 900 kg (1,984 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Renault Clio 5?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.

Compiled and maintained by Jérémy Vaucher · last update 9 Jun 2026 · sources and method