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Renault 16 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1965–1980) — First Generation

The first-generation Renault 16 is a five-door hatchback that made family motoring more practical, with a roomy cabin and a useful tailgate. Its engines and transmissions are straightforward rather than sporty.

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Renault 16 Engines and Transmissions

A typical Renault 16 engine is a modest petrol unit for commuting and family trips rather than outright speed. One example is the 1.6 AT Hatchback 5-door, pairing a gasoline engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel-drive drivetrain. That powertrain keeps town driving easy, with the automatic handling gear changes.

Hatchback 5-door — Renault 16 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Renault 16 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1565 cm³55 hp40 kWManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1565 cm³83 hp61 kWManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1565 cm³83 hp61 kWAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³54 hp40 kWManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³71 hp52 kWManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1647 cm³71 hp52 kWAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³93 hp68 kWManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1647 cm³93 hp68 kWAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1647 cm³65 hp48 kWManualFWD

Renault 16 Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door — Renault 16 Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Renault 16 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm
1.6 MT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm
1.6 AT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm
1.7 MT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm
1.7 MT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm
1.7 AT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm
1.7 MT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm
1.7 AT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm
1.7 MT4240 mm1628 mm1450 mm2718 mm146 mm