Renault 21 Combi (K48) (1986–1995)

The Renault 21 Combi (K48) was offered with 13 engine versions (8 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 65 to 140 hp, built 1986–1995.

Production years1986–1995
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length184.8 in (4,693 mm)
Width68.0 in (1,726 mm) – 67.8 in (1,723 mm)
Height57.1 in (1,450 mm)
Cargo volume23.8 cu ft (674 l) – 23.8 cu ft (675 l)
Fuel tank17.4 gal (66 l) – 16.4 gal (62 l)

All Renault 21 Combi (K48) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.2 i (107 hp)1986–1993Gasoline107 hp (79 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)10.7 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i 12V (140 hp) 4x41988–1990Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)130 lb-ft (176 Nm)10.3 s123 mph (198 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.7 i (75 hp)1989–1993Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)95 lb-ft (129 Nm)10.7 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.7 i (90 hp)1989–1993Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)11.5 s111 mph (179 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.7 i (95 hp)1989–1993Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)105 lb-ft (143 Nm)10.7 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 D (65 hp)1989–1994Diesel65 hp (48 kW)89 lb-ft (121 Nm)16 s96 mph (155 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i (120 hp)1989–1991Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)124 lb-ft (168 Nm)10.8 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i 12V (136 hp)1989–1994Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)128 lb-ft (174 Nm)9.6 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i 12V (140 hp)1989–1991Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)130 lb-ft (176 Nm)9.6 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.1 D (70 hp)1989–1994Diesel70 hp (51 kW)100 lb-ft (136 Nm)15.1 s102 mph (164 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.1 D (70 hp) 4x41989–1995Diesel70 hp (51 kW)100 lb-ft (136 Nm)16.1 s102 mph (164 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.1 TD (88 hp)1989–1993Diesel88 hp (65 kW)136 lb-ft (184 Nm)12.5 s106 mph (171 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.1 TD (88 hp)1989–1994Diesel88 hp (65 kW)136 lb-ft (184 Nm)12.5 s107 mph (172 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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