Renault 12 (1970 – 1974) vs Audi 100 Coupe (1970 – 1976): specs compared
Both offer around 113 hp at most. The Audi 100 Coupe uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 12.9 L/100 km. The Renault 12 is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,100 kg. At 4,463 mm, the Audi 100 Coupe is 163 mm longer than the Renault 12.
| Specification |
Renault
12
1970 – 1974
|
Audi
100 Coupe
1970 – 1976
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1974 | 1970 – 1976 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 hp | 112 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 159 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.0 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 179 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.9 L/100 km | 8.9 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,463 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,334 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm | 2,565 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 1,100 – 1,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.