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Renault 16
1965 – 1980
France
Renault built the 16 for 15 years, from 1965 to 1980. Its petrol engines range from 66 to 90 hp across 4 variants. The lightest version weighs only 1,010 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1965 – 1980
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power66 – 90 hp
0–100 km/h12.5 – 15.6 s
Top speed145 – 166 km/h
Fuel economy9.3 – 9.6 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4MT FWD (66 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 66 hp | 15.6 s | 148 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.6L 3AT FWD (68 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 68 hp | — | 145 | 3-speed automatic |
| 1.5L 4MT FWD (83 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 83 hp | 12.5 s | 166 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.6L 3AT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 12.7 s | 166 | 3-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1470 cm3 (90 ci)
- Power
- 48.5 KW @ 5000 RPM66 HP @ 5000 RPM65 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 82 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM111 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 92 mph (148 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.5 in (4229 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.5/50.5 in (1,334/1,283 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107 in (2718 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2227 lbs (1010 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3109 lbs (1410 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1647 cm3 (101 ci)
- Power
- 50 KW @ 5000 RPM68 HP @ 5000 RPM67 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 87 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM118 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 90 mph (145 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.5 in (4229 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.5/50.5 in (1,334/1,283 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107 in (2718 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2304 lbs (1045 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3186 lbs (1445 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1565 cm3 (96 ci)
- Power
- 61 KW @ 5750 RPM83 HP @ 5750 RPM82 BHP @ 5750 RPM
- Torque
- 89 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM120 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103 mph (166 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.5 in (4229 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.5/50.5 in (1,334/1,283 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107 in (2718 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1647 cm3 (101 ci)
- Power
- 66.2 KW @ 6000 RPM90 HP @ 6000 RPM89 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 95 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM129 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103 mph (166 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.5 in (4229 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.5/50.5 in (1,334/1,283 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107 in (2718 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Length4,229 mm
Width1,651 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,718 mm
Curb weight1,010 – 1,090 kg
Torque111 – 129 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.