Citroën GSA (1979 – 1986) vs Renault 18 (1979 – 1984): specs compared
The Renault 18 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 73 hp against 65 hp. The Citroën GSA is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.2 s against 17.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 153 km/h. The Renault 18 uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Citroën GSA is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 1,103 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Renault 18 is 249 mm longer than the Citroën GSA.
| Specification |
Citroën
GSA
1979 – 1986
|
Renault
18
1979 – 1984
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1986 | 1979 – 1984 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 56 – 65 hp | 66 – 72 hp |
| Torque | 79 – 94 Nm | 124 – 128 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.2 – 17.9 s | 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 148 – 160 km/h | 151 – 153 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 7.8 L/100 km | 7.1 – 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,689 – 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,440 – 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 900 kg | 1,103 – 1,125 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.