Renault 11 (1983 – 1986) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1983 – 1992): specs compared
The Renault 11 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 90 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 178 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. The Renault 11 is the lighter car, from 800 kg against 850 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
11
1983 – 1986
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
1983 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1986 | 1983 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 48 – 105 hp | 54 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 80 – 162 Nm | 96 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 21.4 s | 10.8 – 18.7 s |
| Top speed | 138 – 187 km/h | 148 – 178 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 7.7 L/100 km | 5.5 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,980 mm | 3,980 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,610 – 1,666 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,479 – 2,482 mm |
| Curb weight | 800 – 900 kg | 850 – 928 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.