Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
The Renault 20 was the first post-war car built by the Renault for people who asked for more interior room, but at an affordable price.
In the spring of 1975, the French brand launched the Renault 30 and, later that year, it introduced the cheaper version 20. The vehicle's shape was similar. The large executive saloon featured a twin round headlights for the 30 and rectangular ones for the 20. The 4.5-meter long vehicle was considered a large one, for its era. The 5-door idea was a big success for Renault 16 and the designers kept the solution for the 20. Due to this, the trunk was big and the folding rear seats could transform the vehicle into a sort of station wagon.
The interior was fitted with nice materials, soft plastic, metal, man-made leather for the door panels and comfortable seats filled with a special sea-weed (zegras). A big improvement was the repositioning of the gear-lever, which was on the floor instead of the steering column. Compared with the Renault 30, the 20 didn't feature a power-steering, but it had power brakes.
Under the hood, there was a 1.6-liter engine mated as standard with a four-speed manual gearbox. A 3-speed automatic was available as an option. Fuel economy was average for the manual transmission and bad for the automatic. In 1982, the Renault 20 was fitted with a 2.0-liter engine and a 5-speed manual gearbox. A 2.1-liter diesel engine was offered on the Renault 20 in 1979.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 4MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1647 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 5750 RPM 90 HP @ 5750 RPM 89 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 99 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 134 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612.5 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 225 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 4MT (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1647 cm3 |
Power: | 71.4 KW @ 5750 RPM 97 HP @ 5750 RPM 96 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 133 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612.5 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 76.5 KW @ 5500 RPM 104 HP @ 5500 RPM 103 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 168 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 76.5 KW @ 5500 RPM 104 HP @ 5500 RPM 103 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 168 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2165 cm3 |
Power: | 85.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 116 HP @ 5500 RPM 114 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 180 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3791.9 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 230.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 5MT (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 4500 RPM 64 HP @ 4500 RPM 62 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 124 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217.3 g/km |