Renault 18

1978 – 1984 France

Renault built the 18 from 1978 to 1984. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 63 to 125 hp. The lightest version weighs only 900 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production1978 – 1984

Variants7

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power63 – 125 hp

0–100 km/h10.0 – 18.0 s

Top speed150 – 195 km/h

Fuel economy6.6 – 8.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 4MT FWD (64 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	63 hp	15.0 s	150	4-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	63 hp	16.7 s	153	5-speed manual
2.1L d 5MT FWD (66 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	65 hp	18.0 s	156	5-speed manual
1.7L 5MT FWD (79 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	79 hp	13.8 s	159	5-speed manual
1.7L 5MT FWD (96 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	94 hp	—	160	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (105 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	11.6 s	185	5-speed manual
1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (125 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	10.0 s	195	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 46 KW @ 5500 RPM63 HP @ 5500 RPM62 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 77 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM105 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1984.2 lbs (900 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 46 KW @ 5500 RPM63 HP @ 5500 RPM62 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 77 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM105 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 95 mph (153 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1984.2 lbs (900 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 178.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
Power: 48 KW @ 4500 RPM65 HP @ 4500 RPM64 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM124 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 97 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165SR13

Dimensions

Length: 172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2381 lbs (1080 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1647 cm3 (101 ci)
Power: 58.1 KW @ 5500 RPM79 HP @ 5500 RPM78 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 89 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM121 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155SR13

Dimensions

Length: 172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2072.3 lbs (940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1647 cm3 (101 ci)
Power: 69 KW @ 5750 RPM94 HP @ 5750 RPM93 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 3560 RPM130 Nm @ 3560 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165SR13

Dimensions

Length: 172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2072.3 lbs (940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 199.9 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 77.2 KW @ 5500 RPM105 HP @ 5500 RPM104 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 118 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM160 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165SR13

Dimensions

Length: 172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2211.2 lbs (1003 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3240.8 lbs (1470 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1565 cm3 (96 ci)
Power: 91.9 KW @ 5500 RPM125 HP @ 5500 RPM123 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 134 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM181 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70HR13

Dimensions

Length: 172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2292.8 lbs (1040 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 195.2 g/km

Length4,379 mm

Width1,689 mm

Height1,400 mm

Wheelbase2,441 mm

Curb weight900 – 1,080 kg

Torque105 – 181 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.