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Renault 21 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

Renault 21 · 1986 - 1989 · Petrol

The Renault 21 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) produces 90 hp and 135 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds and reaches 179 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.1 l/100 km, equal to 164 g CO2 per km.

Power
90 hp
Torque
135 Nm
0–100
11.5 s
Top speed
179 km/h

Engine

Power 90 hp
Power (kW) 66 kW
Torque 135 Nm
Displacement 1,721 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 62 l

Performance

Top speed 179 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.5 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.1 l/100 km
City consumption 9.0 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 164 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,643 mm
Width 1,707 mm
Height 1,427 mm
Wheelbase 2,809 mm
Ground clearance 119 mm
Cargo volume 490 l
Unladen weight 1,060 kg
Gross weight limit 1,645 kg
Tyre size 175/70Tr13
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Renault 21 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) compared with 1,220 trims of other cars from the 1983–1989 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 90 hp 121 hp
better than 33%
Torque 135 Nm 180 Nm
better than 33%
Top speed 179 km/h 184 km/h
better than 49%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.5 s 12.2 s
better than 51%
Combined consumption 7.1 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 73%
CO2 emissions 164 g/km 200 g/km
better than 77%
Cargo volume 490 l 438 l
better than 71%
Unladen weight 1,060 kg 1,161 kg
better than 57%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Renault 21

Trims and engine versions — Renault 21
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.1d 5MT FWD (67 HP) Diesel 67 hp 127 Nm 15.6 s 159 km/h 6.2 l/100 km 164 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (76 HP) Petrol 76 hp 126 Nm 12.7 s 171 km/h 7.3 l/100 km 167 g/km
2.1Td 5MT FWD (89 HP) Diesel 89 hp 181 Nm 11.8 s 177 km/h 6.7 l/100 km 178 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (120 HP) Petrol 120 hp 168 Nm 9.7 s 200 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 188 g/km
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (175 HP) Petrol 175 hp 270 Nm 7.4 s 227 km/h 8.6 l/100 km 205 g/km