Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1980 – 1983) vs Renault 9 (1981 – 1986): specs compared
Both offer around 85 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 12.0 s. The Renault 9 has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 166 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 820 kg against 860 kg. At 4,064 mm, the Renault 9 is 69 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud
1980 – 1983
|
Renault
9
1981 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1983 | 1981 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 85 hp | 48 – 82 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 121 Nm | 80 – 136 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 15.0 s | 12.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 166 km/h | 138 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 9.1 L/100 km | 0.0 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,995 mm | 4,064 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,477 mm |
| Curb weight | 860 – 895 kg | 820 – 915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.