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1979 Renault 16
France
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Renault
Model
16
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
93 hp
Power (kW)
68 kW
Displacement
1,647 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,257 mm
(167.6 in)
Width
1,628 mm
(64.1 in)
Height
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,650 mm
(104.3 in)
Curb weight
1,060 kg
(2,337 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,342 mm
(52.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,292 mm
(50.9 in)
Overhang, Front
728 mm
(28.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
812 mm
(32.0 in)
Ground Clearance
200 mm
(7.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-D
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Awards
Renault
435 vehicles
955 mm
(37.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
957 mm
(37.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,324 mm
(52.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,286 mm
(50.6 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Aluminium
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Glove Compartment
Yes
Seats
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
European Car of the Year
1966
16
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
16 Standard
1965–1980
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.6 Manual
Horsepower
93 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Gasoline
