Renault 21 (1989 – 1994) vs Volkswagen Passat (1988 – 1993): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 162 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 217 km/h. The Renault 21 uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,006 kg against 1,106 kg. At 4,580 mm, the Volkswagen Passat is 51 mm longer than the Renault 21.
| Specification |
Renault
21
1989 – 1994
|
Volkswagen
Passat
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 162 hp | 68 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 260 Nm | 125 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 16.0 s | 8.2 – 19.0 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 217 km/h | 160 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.4 L/100 km | 6.3 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,006 – 1,338 kg | 1,106 – 1,356 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.