Renault 5 (1980 – 1984) vs Porsche 944 (1981 – 1990): specs compared
The Porsche 944 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 165 hp against 160 hp. The Renault 5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.2 s. The Porsche 944 has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. The Renault 5 is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,240 kg. At 4,201 mm, the Porsche 944 is 536 mm longer than the Renault 5.
| Specification |
Renault
5
1980 – 1984
|
Porsche
944
1981 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1984 | 1981 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 hp | 163 – 165 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 205 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.2 – 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 8.6 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,665 mm | 4,201 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,270 – 1,275 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 1,240 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.