The Renault 21 (1989-1994) was offered with 9 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 136 hp | 173 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.8 s | 9.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.2L Petrol | 110 hp | 170 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 10.8 s | 9.2 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.2L Petrol | 110 hp | 170 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 192 km/h | 9.9 s | 8.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.7L Petrol | 95 hp | 140 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 176 km/h | 13.8 s | 8.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.7L Petrol | 95 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 10.7 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.1L Diesel | 88 hp | 181 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 177 km/h | 11.8 s | 6.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.7L Petrol | 75 hp | 127 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 172 km/h | 12.5 s | 8.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.1L Diesel | 73 hp | 137 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 15.1 s | 5.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 65 hp | 118 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 16.0 s | 6.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.