Renault 21 (1986 – 1989) vs Opel Omega Sedan (1986 – 1994): specs compared
The Opel Omega Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 175 hp. The Renault 21 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 7.6 s. The Opel Omega Sedan has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 227 km/h. The Renault 21 uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,015 kg against 1,166 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
21
1986 – 1989
|
Opel
Omega Sedan
1986 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1989 | 1986 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 6 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 175 hp | 73 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 270 Nm | 138 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 15.6 s | 7.6 – 19.0 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 227 km/h | 163 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km | 6.9 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 – 4,643 mm | 4,691 mm |
| Width | 1,707 – 1,715 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,374 – 1,427 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 – 2,809 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,205 kg | 1,166 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.