Renault - 21 Hatchback (L48)-2.0 i (105 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	2.0 i (105 Hp)
Start Of Production	1988
End Of Production	1994

Performance

The car has moderate performance, with a 9.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and a top speed of 195 km/h.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	9.9 sec
Max Speed	195 km/h 121.17 mph

Body & Dimensions

The 2021 model is a 5-door hatchback 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 rear track is 1400 mm. It has 5 seats and 5 doors.

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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 21 model is a petrol-powered car with impressive fuel efficiency. It consumes 11.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in urban areas, 6.5 liters in extra-urban areas, and 7.9 liters in combined driving conditions.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg 43.46 UK mpg 15.38 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined	7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg 35.76 UK mpg 12.66 km/l

Engine & Transmission

This car is a front-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 105 horsepower and 163 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and has a front suspension with spring strut and rear suspension with torsion.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	105 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power Per Litre	52.6 Hp/l
Torque	163 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 120.22 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Displacement	1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke	82 mm 3.23 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 Specification	10W-40 / ACEA A3
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

This car features a reliable braking system with ventilated discs at the front and drum brakes at the rear, supported by an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The steering system is a rack and pinion type with hydraulic power steering, and it rides on 14-inch wheels with 185/65 R14 tires.

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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	185/65 R14
Wheel Rims Size	14

Weight & Capacity

This car has a impressive power-to-weight ratio of 11 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 7.1 kg/Nm, making it a great performer. The kerb weight is 1160 kg, with a maximum weight of 1570 kg and a maximum load of 410 kg. The trunk space is spacious, ranging from 420 l to 1290 l. The fuel tank capacity is 66 l.

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Weight To Power Ratio	11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.1 kg/Nm, 140.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1160 kg 2557.36 lbs.
Max Weight	1570 kg 3461.26 lbs.
Max Load	410 kg 903.9 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