Renault Safrane (1996 – 2000) vs Buick Century (1996 – 2005): specs compared
The Renault Safrane is the more powerful of the two, with up to 194 hp against 175 hp. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,425 kg against 1,526 kg. At 4,950 mm, the Buick Century is 180 mm longer than the Renault Safrane.
| Specification |
Renault
Safrane
1996 – 2000
|
Buick
Century
1996 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 – 190 hp | 162 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 182 – 267 Nm | 251 – 264 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 13.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 192 – 225 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 13.4 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,769 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,425 – 1,600 kg | 1,526 – 1,529 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.