Renault 30 (1979 – 1984) vs Peugeot 505 (1979 – 1992): specs compared
The Peugeot 505 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 143 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 188 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,204 kg against 1,230 kg. At 4,580 mm, the Peugeot 505 is 79 mm longer than the Renault 30.
| Specification |
Renault
30
1979 – 1984
|
Peugeot
505
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1984 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 143 hp | 70 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 182 – 219 Nm | 132 – 265 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 16.0 s | 8.4 – 20.2 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 188 km/h | 142 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 13.4 L/100 km | 7.3 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,501 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,440 – 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,360 kg | 1,204 – 1,345 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.