All Renault modelsRenault 21: generations and engines
The Renault 21 was built from 1986 to 1995 in 3 generations, with 36 engine versions in our catalog (station wagon, hatchback, sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
Production years1986–1995
Generations3
Engine versions36
Power65–175 hp
Body stylesStation wagon, Hatchback, Sedan
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Renault 21 generations
- 1986–1995
- 1988–1994
- 1989–1994
Renault 21 (B48)
Engines below
Specs
Renault 21 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Renault 21 (B48)1989–1994 · 15 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 i (75 hp) | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 95 lb-ft (129 Nm) | 12.5 s | 107 mph (172 km/h) | |
| 1.7 i (95 hp) | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | 10.7 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | |
| 1.7 i (95 hp) Automatic | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | 13.8 s | 109 mph (176 km/h) | |
| 1.9 D (65 hp) | 1989–1993 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | 89 lb-ft (121 Nm) | 16 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i (120 hp) | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 120 hp (88 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 9.9 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i (120 hp) Automatic | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 120 hp (88 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 9.9 s | 116 mph (186 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i 12V (140 hp) | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 130 lb-ft (176 Nm) | 9.6 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i Turbo (162 hp) | 1989–1994 | Gasoline | 162 hp (119 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 8.1 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i Turbo (162 hp) 4x4 | 1989–1994 | Gasoline | 162 hp (119 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 8.6 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i Turbo (175 hp) | 1989–1994 | Gasoline | 175 hp (129 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 7.4 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i Turbo (175 hp) 4x4 | 1989–1994 | Gasoline | 175 hp (129 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 8.6 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | |
| 2.1 D (70 hp) | 1989–1994 | Diesel | 70 hp (51 kW) | 100 lb-ft (136 Nm) | 15.1 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| 2.1 D (74 hp) | 1989–1993 | Diesel | 74 hp (54 kW) | 103 lb-ft (139 Nm) | 15.1 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| 2.1 TD (88 hp) | 1989–1993 | Diesel | 88 hp (65 kW) | 136 lb-ft (184 Nm) | 11.8 s | 110 mph (177 km/h) | |
| 2.2 i (110 hp) | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) | 10.8 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
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