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Renault 18 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1986) — First Generation

The first-generation Renault 18 offers Sedan and five-door Estate bodies, letting you choose between a separate boot and a more versatile load space. Your preferred driving style also matters when choosing an engine and transmission.

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Renault 18 Engines and Transmissions

Renault 18 engine choices include gasoline and diesel options. Selected Sedan examples include the gasoline 1.4 MT and diesel 2.1 MT with manual transmissions, giving you control over gear changes. The gasoline 1.4 AT offers automatic shifting to reduce effort in traffic. All three examples use front-wheel drive.

Sedan — Renault 18 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Renault 18 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.4 MTGasoline1397 cm³64 hp47 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.4 ATGasoline1397 cm³64 hp47 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³73 hp54 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³79 hp58 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1647 cm³79 hp58 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³97 hp71 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1647 cm³97 hp71 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³109 hp80 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1647 cm³109 hp80 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³125 hp92 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1647 cm³125 hp92 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1995 cm³105 hp77 kW157 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1995 cm³105 hp77 kW157 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.2 MTGasoline2183 cm³103 hp76 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.2 ATGasoline2183 cm³103 hp76 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
2.1 MTDiesel2068 cm³67 hp49 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³73 hp54 kWNot providedManualFWD

Estate 5-door — Renault 18 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Renault 18 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³73 hp54 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1397 cm³64 hp47 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1647 cm³73 hp54 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³79 hp58 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³97 hp71 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³125 hp92 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1995 cm³105 hp77 kW157 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1995 cm³105 hp77 kW157 N⋅mManualAWD
2.1 MTDiesel2068 cm³67 hp49 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.1 MTDiesel2068 cm³88 hp65 kW181 N⋅mManualFWD

Renault 18 Dimensions

Sedan — Renault 18 Dimensions

Sedan Renault 18 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.4 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.4 AT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 AT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 AT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 AT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 AT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.0 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.0 AT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.2 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.2 AT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.1 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4370 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm

Estate 5-door — Renault 18 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Renault 18 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.7 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.4 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 AT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
1.7 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.0 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.0 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.1 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm
2.1 MT4463 mm1690 mm1402 mm2440 mm160 mm