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Renault 21 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1986–1994) — First Generation

The First Generation Renault 21 was a practical family car in Sedan, Hatchback 5-door, and Estate 5-door form. You could match the body to how you carry people and luggage, without changing the model's everyday character.

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Renault 21 Engines and Transmissions

A Renault 21 engine came in gasoline or diesel, so you could favor everyday smoothness or longer-range running. Estate 5-door examples include the 1.7 AT and 2.0 AT with automatic, front-wheel drive, and a 2.1 MT diesel with a manual gearbox and all-wheel drive. Those pairings show how powertrain, transmission, and drivetrain varied with use.

Estate 5-door — Renault 21 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Renault 21 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	129 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 AT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	135 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	143 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	168 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	168 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2165 cm³	107 hp	79 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2165 cm³	107 hp	79 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1870 cm³	65 hp	48 kW	121 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Diesel	2068 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	136 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Diesel	2068 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	136 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.1 MT	Diesel	2068 cm³	88 hp	65 kW	184 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	135 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Sedan — Renault 21 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Renault 21 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	129 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 AT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	135 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	135 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	143 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 AT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	143 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	163 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	163 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	168 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	168 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	162 hp	119 kW	260 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	162 hp	119 kW	260 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	270 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	270 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2165 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	169 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2165 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	169 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1870 cm³	65 hp	48 kW	121 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Diesel	2068 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	136 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Diesel	2068 cm³	74 hp	54 kW	139 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Diesel	2068 cm³	88 hp	65 kW	184 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Renault 21 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Renault 21 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	143 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	163 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	163 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	162 hp	119 kW	260 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1995 cm³	162 hp	119 kW	260 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2165 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	169 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1870 cm³	65 hp	48 kW	121 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Diesel	2068 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	136 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Diesel	2068 cm³	88 hp	65 kW	184 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Renault 21 Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Renault 21 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Renault 21 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.7 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1075 kg	1665 kg	120 mm
1.7 AT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1167 kg	1700 kg	120 mm
1.7 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1075 kg	1665 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1145 kg	1700 kg	120 mm
2.0 AT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1161 kg	1700 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1215 kg	1740 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1160 kg	1775 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1285 kg	1780 kg	120 mm
2.2 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1190 kg	1735 kg	120 mm
2.2 AT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1222 kg	1735 kg	120 mm
1.9 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1120 kg	1690 kg	120 mm
2.1 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1150 kg	1750 kg	120 mm
2.1 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1315 kg	1835 kg	120 mm
2.1 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1195 kg	1760 kg	120 mm
1.7 MT	4693 mm	1726 mm	1450 mm	2809 mm	1044 kg	1700 kg	120 mm

Sedan — Renault 21 Dimensions

Sedan Renault 21 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.7 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	985 kg	1430 kg	120 mm
1.7 AT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1167 kg	1700 kg	120 mm
1.7 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	990 kg	1440 kg	120 mm
1.7 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	990 kg	1485 kg	120 mm
1.7 AT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	Not provided	1485 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1118 kg	Not provided	120 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1152 kg	Not provided	120 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1080 kg	1570 kg	120 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	Not provided	1570 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1140 kg	1605 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1220 kg	1665 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1350 kg	1800 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1215 kg	Not provided	120 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1345 kg	1800 kg	120 mm
2.2 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1080 kg	1570 kg	120 mm
2.2 AT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1083 kg	1570 kg	120 mm
1.9 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1040 kg	1495 kg	120 mm
2.1 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1100 kg	1570 kg	120 mm
2.1 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1100 kg	1570 kg	120 mm
2.1 MT	4530 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1130 kg	1620 kg	120 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Renault 21 Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Renault 21 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.7 MT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1035 kg	1530 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1160 kg	1570 kg	120 mm
2.0 AT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1175 kg	1570 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1220 kg	1665 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1350 kg	1800 kg	120 mm
2.2 MT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1120 kg	1610 kg	120 mm
1.9 MT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1065 kg	1520 kg	Not provided
2.1 MT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1125 kg	1595 kg	120 mm
2.1 MT	4460 mm	1730 mm	1415 mm	2660 mm	1155 kg	1645 kg	120 mm

Renault 21 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Renault 21 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Renault 21 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.7 MT	674 l	1694 l
1.7 AT	674 l	1694 l
1.7 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.0 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.0 AT	674 l	1694 l
2.0 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.0 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.0 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.2 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.2 AT	674 l	1694 l
1.9 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.1 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.1 MT	674 l	1694 l
2.1 MT	674 l	1694 l
1.7 MT	674 l	1694 l

Sedan — Renault 21 Cargo Space

Sedan Renault 21 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.7 MT	490 l
1.7 AT	490 l
1.7 MT	490 l
1.7 MT	490 l
1.7 AT	490 l
2.0 MT	490 l
2.0 AT	490 l
2.0 MT	490 l
2.0 AT	490 l
2.0 MT	490 l
2.0 MT	490 l
2.0 MT	490 l
2.0 MT	490 l
2.0 MT	490 l
2.2 MT	490 l
2.2 AT	490 l
1.9 MT	490 l
2.1 MT	490 l
2.1 MT	490 l
2.1 MT	490 l

Hatchback 5-door — Renault 21 Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Renault 21 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.7 MT	420 l	1290 l
2.0 MT	420 l	1290 l
2.0 AT	420 l	1290 l
2.0 MT	420 l	1290 l
2.0 MT	420 l	1290 l
2.2 MT	420 l	1290 l
1.9 MT	420 l	1290 l
2.1 MT	420 l	1290 l
2.1 MT	420 l	1290 l