Renault 9 (1986 – 1988) vs SEAT Malaga (1985 – 1992): specs compared
The SEAT Malaga is the more powerful of the two, with up to 100 hp against 94 hp. The Renault 9 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 11.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 804 kg against 910 kg. At 4,270 mm, the SEAT Malaga is 211 mm longer than the Renault 9.
| Specification |
Renault
9
1986 – 1988
|
SEAT
Malaga
1985 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Spain |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1988 | 1985 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 94 hp | 56 – 100 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 135 Nm | 88 – 128 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 16.0 s | 11.0 – 22.9 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 177 km/h | 145 – 174 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 7.3 L/100 km | 6.7 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,059 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 804 – 879 kg | 910 – 977 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.