Renault - 21 Hatchback (L48)-1.7 i (95 Hp)

Renault - 21 Hatchback (L48)

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 11:13 p.m.

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Brand	Renault
Model	21
Generation	21 Hatchback (L48)
Modification	1.7 i (95 Hp)
Start Of Production	1989
End Of Production	1994

Performance

The car has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 185 km/h (114.95 mph).

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	10.7 sec
Max Speed	185 km/h 114.95 mph

Body & Dimensions

The 2021 hatchback is a compact car with a length of 4460 mm, width of 1730 mm, and height of 1415 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2660 mm and a front track of 1430 mm. The car has 5 doors and can seat 5 people.

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Rating
Body Type	Hatchback
Seats	5
Doors	5
Length	4460 mm 175.59 in.
Width	1730 mm 68.11 in.
Height	1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase	2660 mm 104.72 in.
Front Track	1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track	1400 mm 55.12 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car specs indicate a fuel-efficient petrol engine with competitive urban and extra-urban fuel consumption figures. The combined fuel consumption is 7.5 l/100 km, offering a good balance between performance and efficiency.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg 26.9 UK mpg 9.52 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg 47.88 UK mpg 16.95 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined	7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg 37.66 UK mpg 13.33 km/l

Engine & Transmission

This car features a 1.7L inline-4 engine, producing 95 Hp and 143 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.5 and uses a multi-port manifold injection system. The car has a front transverse engine layout and a spring strut front suspension, with a torsion rear suspension.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	95 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre	55.2 Hp/l
Torque	143 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 105.47 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	F3N
Engine Displacement	1721 cm3 105.02 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke	83.5 mm 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio	9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	OHC
Engine Oil Capacity	5.3 l 5.6 US qt \| 4.66 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	10W-40 / ACEA A3
Coolant	6 l 6.34 US qt \| 5.28 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion

Brakes

The car is a 2021 model with ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and a rack and pinion steering type, supported by a hydraulic power steering system. The tire size is 175/70 R13 with a rim size of 13 inches.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size	13

Weight & Capacity

The car in question is a 2021 model with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.9 kg/Hp (91.8 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.2 kg/Nm (138.2 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1035 kg (2281.78 lbs.), with a maximum weight of 1530 kg (3373.07 lbs.) and a maximum load capacity of 495 kg (1091.29 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 420 l (14.83 cu. ft.) to 1290 l (45.56 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank has a capacity of 66 l (17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal).

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	10.9 kg/Hp, 91.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.2 kg/Nm, 138.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1035 kg 2281.78 lbs.
Max Weight	1530 kg 3373.07 lbs.
Max Load	495 kg 1091.29 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	420 l 14.83 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	1290 l 45.56 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	66 l 17.44 US gal \| 14.52 UK gal