Renault 21

1989 – 1994 France

The Renault 21 was in production from 1989 to 1994. Ten variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 65 to 162 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,006 kg. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Against its predecessor (1987 – 1989), peak power rose from 120 to 162 hp.

Body styleNot specified

Production1989 – 1994

Variants10

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power65 – 162 hp

0–100 km/h8.6 – 16.0 s

Top speed160 – 217 km/h

Fuel economy5.9 – 9.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Honda Accord1989 – 1993 up to150 hp

Citroën BX1989 – 1993 up to148 hp

Lincoln Continental1988 – 1995 up to162 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	65 hp	16.0 s	160	5-speed manual
2.1d 5MT FWD (73 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	73 hp	15.1 s	170	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	12.5 s	172	5-speed manual
2.1Td 5MT FWD (88 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	88 hp	11.8 s	177	5-speed manual
1.8L 4AT FWD (95 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	95 hp	13.8 s	175	4-speed automatic
1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	95 hp	10.7 s	185	5-speed manual
2.2L 4AT FWD (110 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	110 hp	10.8 s	187	4-speed automatic
2.2L 5MT FWD (110 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	110 hp	9.9 s	192	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	9.8 s	203	5-speed manual
2.0L Turbo Quadra 5MT FWD (162 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	162 hp	8.6 s	217	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1870 cm3 (114 ci)
Power: 48 KW @ 4500 RPM65 HP @ 4500 RPM64 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 87 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM118 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2261.9 lbs (1026 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
Power: 54 KW @ 4500 RPM73 HP @ 4500 RPM72 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM137 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2442.7 lbs (1108 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 156.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM127 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2217.9 lbs (1006 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3229.8 lbs (1465 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 12.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
Power: 65 KW @ 4250 RPM88 HP @ 4250 RPM87 BHP @ 4250 RPM
Torque: 134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM181 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 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: 185/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3626.6 lbs (1645 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 156.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
Power: 70 KW @ 5200 RPM95 HP @ 5200 RPM94 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM140 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70HR13

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2418 lbs (1097 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3450 lbs (1565 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
Power: 70 KW @ 5200 RPM95 HP @ 5200 RPM94 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM140 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70HR13

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2312.6 lbs (1049 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3329 lbs (1510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2165 cm3 (132 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 5000 RPM110 HP @ 5000 RPM109 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM170 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65HR14

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2540 lbs (1152 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3594 lbs (1630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 215 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2165 cm3 (132 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 5000 RPM110 HP @ 5000 RPM109 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM170 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.3 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65HR14

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2464.8 lbs (1118 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 207.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 100 KW @ 6000 RPM136 HP @ 6000 RPM134 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 128 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM173 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126.1 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55VR15

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2522.1 lbs (1144 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 219 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 119 KW @ 5500 RPM162 HP @ 5500 RPM160 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 192 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM260 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons (65.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 134.8 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/55ZR15

Dimensions

Length: 178.3 in (4529 mm)
Width: 68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.08/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2949.8 lbs (1338 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 223.7 g/km

Length4,529 mm

Width1,730 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,659 mm

Curb weight1,006 – 1,338 kg

Torque118 – 260 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.