Renault 18 1.7L 5MT FWD (79 HP)
Renault 18 · 1978 - 1984 · Petrol
The Renault 18 1.7L 5MT FWD (79 HP) produces 79 hp and 121 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.8 seconds and reaches 159 km/h.
- Power
- 79 hp
- Torque
- 121 Nm
- 0–100
- 13.8 s
- Top speed
- 159 km/h
Engine
| Power | 79 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 58 kW |
| Torque | 121 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,647 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 53 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 159 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 8.4 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.6 l/100 km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,379 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Cargo volume | 396 l |
| Unladen weight | 940 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,285 kg |
| Tyre size | 155Sr13 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Renault 18 1.7L 5MT FWD (79 HP) compared with 542 trims of other cars from the 1975–1981 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 79 hp | 126 hp |
better than 25%
|
| Torque | 121 Nm | 192 Nm |
better than 20%
|
| Top speed | 159 km/h | 178 km/h |
better than 30%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s | 12.6 s |
better than 31%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.4 l/100 km | 10.1 l/100 km |
better than 73%
|
| Cargo volume | 396 l | 431 l |
better than 45%
|
| Unladen weight | 940 kg | 1,262 kg |
better than 82%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — Renault 18
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4MT FWD (64 HP) | Petrol | 63 hp | 105 Nm | 15.0 s | 150 km/h | 8.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 1.4L 5MT FWD (64 HP) | Petrol | 63 hp | 105 Nm | 16.7 s | 153 km/h | 7.5 l/100 km | 179 g/km | |
| 2.1L d 5MT FWD (66 HP) | Diesel | 65 hp | 124 Nm | 18.0 s | 156 km/h | 6.6 l/100 km | 186 g/km | |
| 1.7L 5MT FWD (96 HP) | Petrol | 94 hp | 130 Nm | — | 160 km/h | 8.4 l/100 km | 200 g/km | |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | Petrol | 105 hp | 160 Nm | 11.6 s | 185 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | — | |
| 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (125 HP) | Petrol | 125 hp | 181 Nm | 10.0 s | 195 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 195 g/km |