BMW 2002 (1968 – 1975) vs Renault 12 (1970 – 1974): specs compared
The BMW 2002 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 113 hp. It has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.8 L/100 km against 12.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 980 kg. At 4,300 mm, the Renault 12 is 71 mm longer than the BMW 2002. The BMW 2002 dates from 1968 – 1975, the Renault 12 from 1970 – 1974.
| Specification |
BMW
2002
1968 – 1975
|
Renault
12
1970 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1975 | 1970 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 131 hp | 113 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 178 Nm | 147 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 12.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 167 – 193 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,613 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,438 mm |
| Curb weight | 940 – 1,010 kg | 980 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.