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Renault 21
1986 – 1989
France
Renault built the 21 from 1986 to 1989. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 67 to 175 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,015 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1986 – 1989
Variants6
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power67 – 175 hp
0–100 km/h7.4 – 15.6 s
Top speed159 – 227 km/h
Fuel economy6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1d 5MT FWD (67 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 67 hp | 15.6 s | 159 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (76 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 76 hp | 12.7 s | 171 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.1Td 5MT FWD (89 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 89 hp | 11.8 s | 177 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 11.5 s | 179 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (120 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 120 hp | 9.7 s | 200 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (175 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 175 hp | 7.4 s | 227 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
- Power
- 49 KW @ 4500 RPM67 HP @ 4500 RPM66 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 94 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM127 Nm @ 2250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 99 mph (159 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70TR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.7 in (4463 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/55.2 in (1,430/1,402 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 102.4 in (2601 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2370 lbs (1075 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3384 lbs (1535 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 164.3 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 56 KW @ 5000 RPM76 HP @ 5000 RPM75 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 93 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM126 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155TR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.8 in (4643 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 56.2 in (1427 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in (2809 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2238 lbs (1015 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 166.6 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
- Power
- 65.5 KW @ 4250 RPM89 HP @ 4250 RPM88 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM181 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 110 mph (177 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70TR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.8 in (4643 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 56.2 in (1427 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in (2751 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2657 lbs (1205 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 177.6 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 100 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM135 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111 mph (179 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70TR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.8 in (4643 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 56.2 in (1427 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/55.2 in (1,430/1,402 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in (2809 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3627 lbs (1645 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 164.2 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 88 KW @ 5500 RPM120 HP @ 5500 RPM118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 124 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM168 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/65HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.7 in (4463 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/55.2 in (1,430/1,402 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 102.4 in (2601 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2425 lbs (1100 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 188 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 129 KW @ 5200 RPM175 HP @ 5200 RPM173 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM270 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 141 mph (227 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/55VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 177.1 in (4498 mm)
- Width
- 67.5 in (1715 mm)
- Height
- 54.1 in (1374 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 102.2 in (2596 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2637 lbs (1196 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3605 lbs (1635 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 204.7 g/km
Length4,463 – 4,643 mm
Width1,707 – 1,715 mm
Height1,374 – 1,427 mm
Wheelbase2,596 – 2,809 mm
Curb weight1,015 – 1,205 kg
Torque126 – 270 Nm
Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.
