Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Renault introduced a longer version of its small-sized MPV named Modus in 2008 and added more functionality to the Clio-based minivan. Moreover, it received new, Euro5 engines.
Even though the minivan market started to shrink, Renault was still making good money from that. The carmaker's dominated the European MPV sales, and it was the uncrowned king of the segment. Adding a longer wheelbase to the same Clio III platform was a daring solution, but it worked well. Moreover, in specific markets, its standard wheelbase sibling was retired for good. Last but not least, the Modus already achieved a five-star rating in the EuroNCAP crash tests.
With the facelifted version, the 2008 Modus tried to look like a larger vehicle. Its headlights were extended on the inner side, toward the center-mounted badge, covering part of the upper grille. Renault added a second grille on the apron to solve the cooling problem. From its sides, behind the rear doors, the designers added a third row of windows, enhancing the interior light for the rear passengers.
Inside, the carmaker kept the same layout with two seats at the front and a bench mounted on rails for three occupants at the back. Thus, the trunk could have been extended either by sliding, folding, or completely removing the rear seats. In addition, the carmaker offered a three-seat layout for the rear occupants.
Under the hood, Renault introduced newly developed engines starting with the 1.2-liter, 99 hp (100 PS) powerplant and going up to a lively 1.6-liter powerplant that could propel the 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) minivan up to 184 kph (114 mph).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5500 RPM 101 HP @ 5500 RPM 99 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 145 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 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: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.8 in (4034 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 105 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 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: | 165/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.8 in (4034 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 6000 RPM 111 HP @ 6000 RPM 110 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 151 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.8 in (4034 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4000 RPM 65 HP @ 4000 RPM 64 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 160 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 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: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.8 in (4034 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2668 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 120 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (106 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 4000 RPM 106 HP @ 4000 RPM 105 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.8 in (4034 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 3750 RPM 86 HP @ 3750 RPM 84 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 200 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.3 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 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: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.8 in (4034 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |