Renault 14 (1976 – 1983) vs Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1977 – 1980): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is the more powerful of the two, with up to 85 hp against 70 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 156 km/h. The Renault 14 is the lighter car, from 836 kg against 860 kg. At 4,026 mm, the Renault 14 is 92 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
| Specification |
Renault
14
1976 – 1983
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud
1977 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1983 | 1977 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 70 hp | 63 – 85 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 104 Nm | 88 – 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 14.8 s | 11.2 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 148 – 156 km/h | 154 – 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,026 mm | 3,934 mm |
| Width | 1,623 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,456 mm |
| Curb weight | 836 – 850 kg | 860 – 895 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.