Wartburg 353 Limousine (1966 – 1988) vs Renault 12 (1969 – 1980): specs compared
The Renault 12 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 60 hp against 50 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.2 s against 21.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 148 km/h against 130 km/h. At 4,407 mm, the Renault 12 is 187 mm longer than the Wartburg 353 Limousine. The Wartburg 353 Limousine dates from 1966 – 1988, the Renault 12 from 1969 – 1980.
| Specification |
Wartburg
353 Limousine
1966 – 1988
|
Renault
12
1969 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1988 | 1969 – 1980 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 50 hp | 50 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 91 – 98 Nm | 9 – 91 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 21.0 – 27.0 s | 14.2 – 16.6 s |
| Top speed | 125 – 130 km/h | 140 – 148 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.8 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,220 mm | 4,348 – 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,642 mm | 1,636 – 1,638 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,435 – 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,438 – 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 900 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.