Renault 5 (1972 – 1984) vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1972 – 1979): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 110 hp. The Renault 5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 730 kg against 1,040 kg. At 4,280 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfetta is 760 mm longer than the Renault 5.
| Specification |
Renault
5
1972 – 1984
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1972 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1984 | 1972 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 34 – 110 hp | 108 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 52 – 149 Nm | 142 – 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 26.0 s | 9.7 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 121 – 185 km/h | 174 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 8.2 L/100 km | 9.2 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,520 mm | 4,239 – 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,519 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 730 – 850 kg | 1,040 – 1,140 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.