Renault 5 (1980 – 1984) vs Volkswagen Scirocco (1981 – 1991): specs compared
The Renault 5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 139 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.0 s. The Volkswagen Scirocco has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 830 kg against 980 kg. At 4,050 mm, the Volkswagen Scirocco is 385 mm longer than the Renault 5.
| Specification |
Renault
5
1980 – 1984
|
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1981 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1984 | 1981 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 hp | 60 – 139 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 93 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.0 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 156 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 7.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,665 mm | 4,050 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 830 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.