Renault 21 (1989 – 1994) vs Lancia Dedra (1990 – 1994): specs compared
The Lancia Dedra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 171 hp against 162 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.6 s. The Renault 21 is the lighter car, from 1,006 kg against 1,082 kg. At 4,529 mm, the Renault 21 is 188 mm longer than the Lancia Dedra.
| Specification |
Renault
21
1989 – 1994
|
Lancia
Dedra
1990 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1990 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 162 hp | 80 – 171 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 260 Nm | 124 – 274 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 16.0 s | 8.0 – 13.8 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 217 km/h | 170 – 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.4 L/100 km | 6.0 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,006 – 1,338 kg | 1,082 – 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.