Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
The Safrane was the last successful luxury vehicle from the French manufacturer. It was introduced on the market in 1992 and it was refreshed in 1996, like the last sprint of a marathoner.
The French luxury seemed to hardly keep up with the Germans. Its idea of front-wheel drive limousines didn't pay off. Even the Audi, the last brand to attend the premium market was already ahead of them with the introduction of the A6 and A8. The Safrane facelift was the last show before the fat lady sang.
Sleek and well proportioned, the 1996 Safrane featured a new grille on the front, with a different styling depending on the trim level. The clear-lens headlights were new as well. The taillights were mounted in an L shape, in an opposite way than the non-facelifted version. But it still retained the black door handles on most of the trim level and the steel wheels.
Inside, the Safrane offered different levels of comfort and features, depending on the trim level. From the basic, cloth, upholstery from the RN level up to the leather seats for the Initiale and Baccara.
The 1996 Safrane was offered with a choice of three gasoline and one diesel engines. Two of the gasoline versions were bought from Volvo, the V6 was a revamped engine developed in the late '70s with Peugeot-Citroen and the 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel. But all of them offered less power and higher fuel consumption than the German vehicles. In the end, the Renault Safrane was sold in fewer numbers than the Renault 25 which it replaced. The lack of drivetrains, new suspension systems and features along with the high price, made the car fall out from the premium segment and competing with the German non-premium brand Opel (Omega).
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (138 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1948 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 6000 RPM 136 HP @ 6000 RPM 134 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 182 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128.6 mph (207 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/58.7 in (1,529/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4464.4 lbs (2025 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 214 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (168 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 6000 RPM 165 HP @ 6000 RPM 162 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 156 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 211 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/58.7 in (1,529/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 244 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 24V 4AT FWD (194 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2946 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 5750 RPM 190 HP @ 5750 RPM 188 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 197 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 267 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/58.7 in (1,529/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4684.8 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 276.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2963 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5500 RPM 170 HP @ 5500 RPM 168 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 235 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/58.7 in (1,529/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4728.9 lbs (2145 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.3 mpg US (20.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 318.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L dT 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2188 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 4300 RPM 113 HP @ 4300 RPM 111 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 234 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/58.7 in (1,529/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4728.9 lbs (2145 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |