Renault 14 (1976 – 1983) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1974 – 1983): specs compared
Both offer around 70 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 775 kg against 836 kg. At 4,026 mm, the Renault 14 is 206 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors. The Renault 14 dates from 1976 – 1983, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors from 1974 – 1983.
| Specification |
Renault
14
1976 – 1983
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
1974 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1983 | 1974 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 70 hp | 50 – 69 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 104 Nm | 78 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 14.8 s | 12.9 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 148 – 156 km/h | 140 – 158 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | 6.7 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,026 mm | 3,820 mm |
| Width | 1,623 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 836 – 850 kg | 775 – 845 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.