This 1.6 D MT (55 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Renault from 1983 to 1986. In addition to this engine, 5 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.9litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 4.4litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 5.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 47litre |
| Cruising range | from 680 to 1 070km |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Top speed | 148km/h |
| Displacement | 1595cm3 |
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| Engine power | 55bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 4 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 100Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2250RPM |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 78mm |
| Stroke | 83.5mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 9.8m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 3980mm |
| Width | 1661mm |
| Height | 1410mm |
| Wheelbase | 2479mm |
| Front track | 1400mm |
| Rear track | 1359mm |
| Kerb weight | 885kg |
| Gross weight | 1335kg |
| Displacement | 450kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 337litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 337litre |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Double wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 7.9 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 5.1 litres / 100km |
| Average | 6.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.