Volvo 345 (1979 – 1982) vs Renault 9 (1981 – 1986): specs compared
The Volvo 345 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 95 hp against 82 hp. The Renault 9 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.0 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 165 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 820 kg against 985 kg. At 4,210 mm, the Volvo 345 is 146 mm longer than the Renault 9. The Volvo 345 dates from 1979 – 1982, the Renault 9 from 1981 – 1986.
| Specification |
Volvo
345
1979 – 1982
|
Renault
9
1981 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1982 | 1981 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 95 hp | 48 – 82 hp |
| Torque | 105 – 150 Nm | 80 – 136 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.5 – 16.5 s | 12.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 165 km/h | 138 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km | 0.0 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,210 mm | 4,064 mm |
| Width | 1,660 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,477 mm |
| Curb weight | 985 – 1,138 kg | 820 – 915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.