Fiat Croma (1986 – 1991) vs Renault 21 (1986 – 1989): specs compared
The Renault 21 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 155 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 210 km/h. The Fiat Croma uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. The Renault 21 is the lighter car, from 1,015 kg against 1,094 kg. At 4,643 mm, the Renault 21 is 145 mm longer than the Fiat Croma.
| Specification |
Fiat
Croma
1986 – 1991
|
Renault
21
1986 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1991 | 1986 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 155 hp | 67 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 247 Nm | 126 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 16.5 s | 7.4 – 15.6 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 210 km/h | 159 – 227 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 8.3 L/100 km | 6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,498 mm | 4,463 – 4,643 mm |
| Width | 1,758 mm | 1,707 – 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,374 – 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,596 – 2,809 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,094 – 1,350 kg | 1,015 – 1,205 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.