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Renault Modus 1.2 Authentique

General information

ModelRenault Modus 1.2 Authentique
Year2007
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating67.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1148 ccm (70.05 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.0 litres/100 km (39.20 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1148 ccm (70.05 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque105.00 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke69.0 x 76.8 mm (2.7 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed163.0 km/h (101.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0628 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4880 litres (1,289 gallons)
Cargo space198 litres (52 gallons)
Optional cargo space274 litres (72 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1195 kg (2,634.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1640 kg (3,615.6 pounds)
Towing weight900 kg (1,984.2 pounds)
Overall length3800 mm (149.6 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1600 mm (63.0 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2490 mm (98.0 inches)
Fuel capacity49.0 litres (12.95 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
Aprox price as new EUR12230
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions204.0 g/km
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