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Renault Modus 1.5 dCi

General information

ModelRenault Modus 1.5 dCi
Year2004
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1461 ccm (89.15 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving4.7 litres/100 km (50.05 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.2 litres/100 km (56.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1461 ccm (89.15 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power80.00 PS (59 kW or 79 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque185.00 Nm (18.9 kgf-m or 136.5 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression17.9:1
Bore x stroke76.1 x 80.5 mm (3.0 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0635 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Cargo space198 litres (52 gallons)
Optional cargo space1190 litres (314 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks, 240 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1260 kg (2,777.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1835 kg (4,045.5 pounds)
Towing weight900 kg (1,984.2 pounds)
Overall length3800 mm (149.6 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1600 mm (63.0 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2490 mm (98.0 inches)
Fuel capacity48.0 litres (12.68 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
CO2 emissions122.0 g/km
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