Renault 9

1981 – 1986 France

The Renault 9 is a car built from 1981 to 1986. Six variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 48 to 82 hp. The lightest version weighs only 820 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production1981 – 1986

Variants6

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power48 – 82 hp

0–100 km/h12.0 – 21.0 s

Top speed138 – 171 km/h

Fuel economy0.0 – 7.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.1L 4MT FWD (48 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	48 hp	21.0 s	138	4-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (55 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	54 hp	19.0 s	146	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (58 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	58 hp	16.1 s	151	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (68 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	68 hp	15.7 s	159	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (72 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	72 hp	13.0 s	163	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (82 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	82 hp	12.0 s	171	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1108 cm3 (68 ci)
Power: 35 KW @ 5250 RPM48 HP @ 5250 RPM47 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 59 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM80 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.4 gallons (46.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 86 mph (138 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 21 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 160 in (4064 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.5 in (2477 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1808 lbs (820 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2734 lbs (1240 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149.9 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM102 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 12.4 gallons (46.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 91 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 19 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155SR13

Dimensions

Length: 160 in (4064 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.5 in (2477 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2017 lbs (915 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2932 lbs (1330 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 151.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 42.7 KW @ 5250 RPM58 HP @ 5250 RPM57 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM100 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.4 gallons (46.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 94 mph (151 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.1 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155SR13

Dimensions

Length: 160 in (4064 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.5 in (2477 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1841 lbs (835 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2778 lbs (1260 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149.9 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 50 KW @ 5250 RPM68 HP @ 5250 RPM67 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM106 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.4 gallons (46.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155SR13

Dimensions

Length: 160 in (4064 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.5 in (2477 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1817 lbs (824 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2833 lbs (1285 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined: Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 53 KW @ 5750 RPM72 HP @ 5750 RPM71 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 78 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM106 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.4 gallons (46.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70R13

Dimensions

Length: 160 in (4064 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.5 in (2477 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1808 lbs (820 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2833 lbs (1285 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 168.9 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
Power: 60 KW @ 5000 RPM82 HP @ 5000 RPM80 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM136 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.4 gallons (46.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 160 in (4064 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.5 in (2477 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1984 lbs (900 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 171.4 g/km

Length4,064 mm

Width1,651 mm

Height1,405 mm

Wheelbase2,477 mm

Curb weight820 – 915 kg

Torque80 – 136 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.