MG F/ TF (1995 – 2001) vs Renault Spider (1996 – 1998): specs compared
The MG F/ TF is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 215 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. The Renault Spider is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 1,035 kg. At 3,914 mm, the MG F/ TF is 114 mm longer than the Renault Spider.
| Specification |
MG
F/ TF
1995 – 2001
|
Renault
Spider
1996 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2001 | 1996 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 160 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 152 – 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 9.2 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 220 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,909 – 3,914 mm | 3,800 mm |
| Width | 1,628 – 1,631 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,270 mm | 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,375 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 kg | 930 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.