Renault 18 (1978 – 1984) vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1979 – 1984): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.0 s. The Renault 18 has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 1,120 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
18
1978 – 1984
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1979 – 1984
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1984 | 1979 – 1984 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 125 hp | 82 – 130 hp |
| Torque | 105 – 181 Nm | 142 – 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 18.0 s | 9.7 – 15.3 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 195 km/h | 155 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.5 L/100 km | 7.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,379 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 900 – 1,080 kg | 1,120 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.