Renault 21 (1989 – 1994) vs Hyundai Sonata (1989 – 1993): specs compared
The Renault 21 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 162 hp against 146 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 192 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,006 kg against 1,188 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Hyundai Sonata is 152 mm longer than the Renault 21.
| Specification |
Renault
21
1989 – 1994
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1989 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1989 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 162 hp | 95 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 260 Nm | 143 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 16.0 s | 12.0 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 217 km/h | 159 – 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.4 L/100 km | 7.7 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,006 – 1,338 kg | 1,188 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.