Renault 21 (1987 – 1989) vs Peugeot 405 (1988 – 1996): specs compared
The Peugeot 405 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 125 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 10.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. At 4,643 mm, the Renault 21 is 244 mm longer than the Peugeot 405.
| Specification |
Renault
21
1987 – 1989
|
Peugeot
405
1988 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1989 | 1988 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 120 hp | 69 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 181 Nm | 120 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 16.6 s | 10.2 – 16.7 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 193 km/h | 162 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.1 L/100 km | 6.1 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,707 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,205 kg | 1,021 – 1,130 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.