Škoda 100 series (1970 – 1982) vs Renault 12 (1969 – 1980): specs compared
The Renault 12 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 60 hp against 52 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.2 s against 18.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. The Škoda 100 series is the lighter car, from 880 kg against 900 kg. At 4,407 mm, the Renault 12 is 252 mm longer than the Škoda 100 series.
| Specification |
Škoda
100 series
1970 – 1982
|
Renault
12
1969 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | France |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1982 | 1969 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 52 hp | 50 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 9 – 91 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 18.5 s | 14.2 – 16.6 s |
| Top speed | 145 km/h | 140 – 148 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100 km | 7.8 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,155 mm | 4,348 – 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,636 – 1,638 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,435 – 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,438 – 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 880 kg | 900 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.