Renault 21 (1986 – 1989) vs Audi 80/ 90 (1986 – 1995): specs compared
Both offer around 175 hp at most. The Renault 21 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 220 km/h. The Audi 80/ 90 uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. The Renault 21 is the lighter car, from 1,015 kg against 1,190 kg. At 4,643 mm, the Renault 21 is 162 mm longer than the Audi 80/ 90.
| Specification |
Renault
21
1986 – 1989
|
Audi
80/ 90
1986 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1989 | 1986 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 13 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 175 hp | 70 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 270 Nm | 118 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 15.6 s | 8.0 – 15.9 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 227 km/h | 166 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km | 5.3 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 – 4,643 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,707 – 1,715 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,374 – 1,427 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 – 2,809 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,205 kg | 1,190 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.