Renault Fuego (1980 – 1985) vs Dodge Aries Coupe (1981 – 1989): specs compared
The Renault Fuego is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.0 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 192 km/h against 167 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 934 kg against 1,055 kg. At 4,470 mm, the Dodge Aries Coupe is 109 mm longer than the Renault Fuego.
| Specification |
Renault
Fuego
1980 – 1985
|
Dodge
Aries Coupe
1981 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1985 | 1981 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 110 hp | 85 – 101 hp |
| Torque | 101 – 160 Nm | 151 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 15.0 s | 12.5 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 192 km/h | 153 – 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 8.3 L/100 km | 7.8 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,530 mm |
| Curb weight | 934 – 1,016 kg | 1,055 – 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.