FSO Polonez (1978 – 1985) vs Renault 18 (1979 – 1984): specs compared
Both offer around 74 hp at most. The FSO Polonez is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 17.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 174 km/h against 153 km/h. The Renault 18 uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. At 4,450 mm, the Renault 18 is 178 mm longer than the FSO Polonez.
| Specification |
FSO
Polonez
1978 – 1985
|
Renault
18
1979 – 1984
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Poland | France |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1985 | 1979 – 1984 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 74 hp | 66 – 72 hp |
| Torque | 92 – 157 Nm | 124 – 128 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 – 19.7 s | 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 174 km/h | 151 – 153 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 9.5 L/100 km | 7.1 – 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 – 4,272 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,689 – 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,440 – 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,121 kg | 1,103 – 1,125 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.