Citroën DS (1974 – 1976) vs Renault 20 (1975 – 1984): specs compared
The Citroën DS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 132 hp against 116 hp. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 179 km/h. The Renault 20 is the lighter car, from 1,175 kg against 1,432 kg. At 5,029 mm, the Citroën DS is 508 mm longer than the Renault 20.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1974 – 1976
|
Renault
20
1975 – 1984
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1976 | 1975 – 1984 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 117 – 132 hp | 64 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 124 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.6 – 20.6 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 188 km/h | 146 – 179 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.9 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,029 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,529 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,432 kg | 1,175 – 1,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.