Renault Safrane: specs, engines, generations
The Renault Safrane is a Renault passenger car recorded in two generations, with a restyling of the first generation kept inside that generation. Production in the data runs from 1992-06-01 to 2000-12-31, then again from 2008-01-01 to 2010-12-31. Body types are Hatchback 5-door (generation 1, including restyling) and Sedan (generation 2).
The Renault Safrane is a Renault passenger car recorded in two generations, with a restyling of the first generation kept inside that generation. Production in the data runs from 1992-06-01 to 2000-12-31, then again from 2008-01-01 to 2010-12-31. Body types are Hatchback 5-door (generation 1, including restyling) and Sedan (generation 2). The catalogue lists 20 versions: 12 for generation 1, 6 for the generation 1 restyling, and 2 for generation 2. Drive is FWD on 18 versions and AWD on two generation-1 3.0 MT versions. Fuel types in the data are Gasoline and Diesel. Power in the measured set runs from 88 hp (2.1 MT, generation 1) to 263 hp (3.0 MT 263 hp, generation 1).
Generations
Generation 1 (including restyling) is a Hatchback 5-door. The first production window is 1992-06-01 to 1996-06-30, with 12 versions: 2.0 MT 107 hp, 2.0 AT 107 hp, 2.0 MT 132 hp, 2.0 AT 132 hp, 2.2 MT 137 hp, 2.2 AT 137 hp, 2.2 MT 107 hp, 3.0 MT 167 hp (2963 cc), 3.0 MT 263 hp, 3.0 AT 167 hp, 3.0 MT 167 hp (2975 cc), and 2.1 MT. The restyling of generation 1 runs 1996-07-01 to 2000-12-31, still a Hatchback 5-door, with 6 versions: 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.4 MT, 3.0 AT, 2.2 MT, and 2.4 AT.
Generation 2 is a Sedan, produced 2008-01-01 to 2010-12-31, with 2 versions: 2.0 AT and 2.4 AT. There is no generation-2 restyling in the data. Years such as 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2016 are not in this production set.
Engines and specs
Every version below uses the name exactly as in the database. Same names are split by power (and, where power matches, by displacement or drive). Engine layout, cylinder count, boost, gearbox and drive are the English labels from the data. Rear brakes are labelled Disc in the source.
| Generation | Version | hp (kW @ rpm) | Nm @ rpm | cc | Fuel | Cylinders / layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 1992–1996 | 2.0 MT 107 hp | 107 (79 @ 5000) | 155 @ 2500 | 1995 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 2 valves/cyl | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 2.0 AT 107 hp | 107 (79 @ 5000) | 155 @ 2500 | 1995 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 2 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 2.0 MT 132 hp | 132 (97 @ 6000) | 170 @ 4500 | 1995 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 3 valves/cyl | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 2.0 AT 132 hp | 132 (97 @ 6000) | 170 @ 4500 | 1995 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 3 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 2.2 MT 137 hp | 137 (101 @ 5750) | 182 @ 4500 | 2156 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 3 valves/cyl | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 2.2 AT 137 hp | 137 (101 @ 5750) | 182 @ 4500 | 2156 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 3 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 2.2 MT 107 hp | 107 (79 @ 5000) | 175 @ 5000 | 2165 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 2 valves/cyl | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 3.0 MT 167 hp, 2963 cc | 167 (123 @ 5500) | 235 @ 4500 | 2963 | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped, 2 valves/cyl | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 3.0 MT 263 hp | 263 (193 @ 5500) | 363 @ 2500 | 2963 | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped, 2 valves/cyl | Turbo | Manual, 5 | AWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 3.0 AT 167 hp | 167 (123 @ 5500) | 235 @ 4500 | 2975 | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped, 2 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 3.0 MT 167 hp, 2975 cc | 167 (123 @ 5500) | 235 @ 4500 | 2975 | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped, 2 valves/cyl | No | Manual, 5 | AWD |
| 1, 1992–1996 | 2.1 MT | 88 (65 @ 4250) | 184 @ 2000 | 2068 | Diesel | 4, Inline, 2 valves/cyl | Turbo | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1 restyling, 1996–2000 | 2.0 MT | 136 (100 @ 6000) | 182 @ 4500 | 1948 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 4 valves/cyl | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1 restyling, 1996–2000 | 2.0 AT 136 hp | 136 (100 @ 6000) | 182 @ 4500 | 1948 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 4 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| 1 restyling, 1996–2000 | 2.4 MT | 165 (121 @ 6000) | 211 @ 4600 | 2435 | Gasoline, 95 | 5, Inline, 4 valves/cyl | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1 restyling, 1996–2000 | 3.0 AT 190 hp | 190 (140 @ 5750) | 267 @ 4000 | 2946 | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped, 4 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| 1 restyling, 1996–2000 | 2.2 MT | 113 (83 @ 4300) | 250 @ 2000 | 2188 | Diesel | 4, Inline, 3 valves/cyl | Turbo | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 1 restyling, 1996–2000 | 2.4 AT 165 hp | 165 (121 @ 6000) | 211 @ 4600 | 2435 | Gasoline, 95 | 5, Inline, 4 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| 2, 2008–2010 | 2.0 AT 143 hp | 143 (105 @ 6000) | 195 @ 3750 | 1997 | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline, 4 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| 2, 2008–2010 | 2.4 AT 170 hp | 170 (125 @ 6000) | 225 @ 4400 | 2349 | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped, 4 valves/cyl | No | Automatic, 5 | FWD |
Engine size and feed. Gasoline versions use Distributed injection (multi-point) except where that field is not measured. Diesel 2.1 MT (generation 1) and diesel 2.2 MT (generation 1 restyling) have fuel system not measured. Engine position is Front, transverse on all versions except generation-2 2.0 AT, where engine position is not measured. Compression and bore × stroke: generation-1 2.0 MT/2.0 AT 107 hp — 9.2, 88 × 82; 2.0 MT/2.0 AT 132 hp — 9.3, 88 × 82; 2.2 MT/2.2 AT 137 hp — 9.2, 88 × 89; 2.2 MT 107 hp — 9.2, 88 × 89; 3.0 MT 263 hp — 7.6, 93 × 72.7; 3.0 AT 167 hp and 3.0 MT 167 hp 2975 cc — 9.6, 93 × 73; 2.1 MT — 21, 86 × 89; generation-2 2.4 AT — 9.8, 85 × 69. Compression and bore × stroke are not measured on generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2963 cc, on all six restyling versions except as listed above (restyling: all not measured), and on generation-2 2.0 AT.
Chassis pattern shared across the measured set: front suspension Independent, spring, rear suspension Independent, spring, front brakes Ventilated disc, rear brakes Disc.
Performance and economy (0–100, top speed, mpg)
0–100 km/h (measured). Fastest in the set is generation-1 3.0 MT 263 hp at 7.2 s. Next: restyling 2.4 MT 9.1 s; restyling 3.0 AT 190 hp 9.5 s; generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2975 cc AWD 9.8 s. Tied at 10.2 s: generation-1 2.2 MT 137 hp, generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2963 cc, generation-1 3.0 AT 167 hp, and restyling 2.4 AT 165 hp. Restyling 2.0 MT is 10.5 s. Generation-1 2.0 MT 132 hp is 11.2 s. Tied at 11.9 s: generation-1 2.2 AT 137 hp and 2.2 MT 107 hp. Generation-1 2.0 MT 107 hp is 12.5 s; restyling 2.0 AT 136 hp is 12.6 s; generation-1 2.0 AT 132 hp is 12.7 s. Restyling diesel 2.2 MT is 13.2 s; generation-1 2.0 AT 107 hp is 13.9 s; generation-1 diesel 2.1 MT is 14.9 s. Not measured for generation-2 2.0 AT and generation-2 2.4 AT.
The automatic costs time against the matching manual where both exist: generation-1 2.0 AT 107 hp is 1.4 s slower than 2.0 MT 107 hp (13.9 vs 12.5); 2.0 AT 132 hp is 1.5 s slower than 2.0 MT 132 hp (12.7 vs 11.2); 2.2 AT 137 hp is 1.7 s slower than 2.2 MT 137 hp (11.9 vs 10.2); restyling 2.0 AT is 2.1 s slower than restyling 2.0 MT (12.6 vs 10.5); restyling 2.4 AT is 1.1 s slower than 2.4 MT (10.2 vs 9.1).
Top speed (measured). Highest is generation-1 3.0 MT 263 hp at 250 km/h. Restyling 3.0 AT 190 hp: 225 km/h. Restyling 2.4 MT: 220 km/h. Restyling 2.4 AT: 215 km/h. Generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2975 cc AWD: 214 km/h. Generation-1 3.0 AT 167 hp: 212 km/h. Generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2963 cc: 210 km/h. Restyling 2.0 MT: 207 km/h. Generation-1 2.2 MT 137 hp: 206 km/h. Generation-1 2.0 MT 132 hp: 203 km/h. Restyling 2.0 AT: 200 km/h. Generation-1 2.2 AT 137 hp: 196 km/h. Restyling diesel 2.2 MT and generation-1 2.0 AT 132 hp: 192 km/h. Generation-1 2.0 MT 107 hp and 2.2 MT 107 hp: 189 km/h. Generation-1 2.0 AT 107 hp: 181 km/h. Slowest measured: generation-1 2.1 MT at 177 km/h. Not measured for generation-2 2.0 AT and 2.4 AT.
Fuel consumption (mpg in the data is given as L/100 km). Only restyling diesel 2.2 MT has measured economy: city 10, highway 7, combined 5.7. City, highway and combined consumption are not measured on the other 19 versions. CO2 and eco class are not measured on all 20 versions.
Dimensions and weight
Ground clearance. Generation 1 (1992–1996): 120 mm on 2.2 MT 137 hp, 2.2 AT 137 hp, 2.2 MT 107 hp, both 3.0 MT 167 hp entries, 3.0 MT 263 hp, 3.0 AT 167 hp, and 2.1 MT. Clearance is not measured on generation-1 2.0 MT 107 hp, 2.0 AT 107 hp, 2.0 MT 132 hp and 2.0 AT 132 hp. Generation 1 restyling: 120 mm on all six versions. Generation 2: 150 mm on 2.0 AT and 2.4 AT — 30 mm more than the restyling hatchback figure.
Fuel tank. 80 L on all 12 generation-1 versions and all 6 restyling versions. Tank is not measured on generation-2 2.0 AT and 2.4 AT.
Wheel sizes are not measured on all 20 versions.
Kerb weight (measured). Lightest: generation-1 2.0 MT 107 hp and 2.0 MT 132 hp at 1370 kg. Generation-1 2.2 MT 107 hp: 1380 kg. Generation-1 2.0 AT 107 hp and 2.0 AT 132 hp: 1400 kg. Generation-1 2.2 MT 137 hp and 2.1 MT: 1410 kg. Generation-1 2.2 AT 137 hp: 1444 kg. Restyling 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT: 1450 kg. Restyling 2.4 MT and 2.4 AT: 1495 kg. Generation-1 3.0 AT 167 hp: 1504 kg. Restyling diesel 2.2 MT: 1575 kg. Restyling 3.0 AT 190 hp and generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2975 cc AWD: 1580 kg. Generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2963 cc: 1600 kg. Heaviest kerb: generation-1 3.0 MT 263 hp at 1695 kg — 325 kg more than the lightest 2.0 MT. Kerb weight is not measured on generation-2 2.0 AT and 2.4 AT.
Gross weight (measured). Generation-1 2.2 MT 107 hp: 1860 kg. Generation-1 2.0 MT 107 hp, 2.0 MT 132 hp, 2.1 MT: 1890 kg. Generation-1 2.0 AT 107 hp and 2.0 AT 132 hp: 1920 kg. Generation-1 2.2 MT 137 hp and 2.2 AT 137 hp: 1965 kg. Generation-1 3.0 AT 167 hp: 1990 kg. Restyling 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT: 2025 kg. Restyling 2.4 MT and 2.4 AT: 2080 kg. Generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2975 cc AWD: 2090 kg. Restyling 3.0 AT 190 hp: 2125 kg. Generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2963 cc and restyling diesel 2.2 MT: 2145 kg. Highest gross: generation-1 3.0 MT 263 hp at 2150 kg. Gross weight is not measured on generation-2 2.0 AT and 2.4 AT.
Length, width, height and interior figures are not measured in this dataset.
Which version to choose
Compare only the numbers in the data.
Peak power and speed. Generation-1 3.0 MT 263 hp is the only Turbo Gasoline 6-cylinder V-shaped version, the only 263 hp / 363 Nm pairing, the only AWD car with Turbo, and the only 7.2 s / 250 km/h car. Versus naturally aspirated 3.0 MT 167 hp 2963 cc (FWD, No boost), that is +96 hp and +128 Nm, 3.0 s quicker to 100 km/h, and 40 km/h more top speed, at +95 kg kerb weight (1695 vs 1600). Versus generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2975 cc (AWD, No boost), it is the same AWD layout with +96 hp and 2.6 s quicker (7.2 vs 9.8).
Restyling petrol range. Restyling 3.0 AT 190 hp is the strongest restyling engine (190 hp, 267 Nm, 225 km/h) and the only restyling 6-cylinder V-shaped unit. Restyling 2.4 MT (165 hp, 5-cylinder Inline) is the quickest restyling car to 100 km/h (9.1 s) and the only restyling petrol Manual. Restyling 2.4 AT 165 hp uses the same 2435 cc / 165 hp / 211 Nm engine with Automatic 4, 10.2 s and 215 km/h. Restyling 2.0 MT (136 hp, 1948 cc) is 29 hp below 2.4 MT and 1.4 s slower (10.5 vs 9.1). Restyling 2.0 AT 136 hp is the slowest restyling petrol car to 100 km/h (12.6 s).
Diesel. Two Diesel Turbo Manual 5 FWD cars exist. Generation-1 2.1 MT: 88 hp, 184 Nm, 14.9 s, 177 km/h, kerb 1410 kg. Restyling 2.2 MT: 113 hp (+25 hp), 250 Nm (+66 Nm), 13.2 s (1.7 s quicker), 192 km/h (+15 km/h), kerb 1575 kg (+165 kg). Restyling 2.2 MT is the only version with measured consumption (10 / 7 / 5.7). 2.1 MT consumption is not measured.
Generation 1 2.0 and 2.2 petrol. On 1995 cc, 2.0 MT 132 hp is 25 hp and 15 Nm above 2.0 MT 107 hp, 1.3 s quicker (11.2 vs 12.5) and 14 km/h faster (203 vs 189), same kerb 1370 kg. 2.2 MT 137 hp (2156 cc) is 5 hp above 2.0 MT 132 hp, 10.2 s vs 11.2 s, 206 vs 203 km/h, kerb 1410 vs 1370 kg. 2.2 MT 107 hp (2165 cc) matches 2.0 MT 107 hp on power but is 0.6 s quicker (11.9 vs 12.5) with 175 Nm vs 155 Nm.
Generation 2 sedan (2008–2010). Only Automatic FWD Gasoline Sedan versions: 2.0 AT 143 hp (1997 cc, 4 Inline, 4-speed) and 2.4 AT 170 hp (2349 cc, 6 V-shaped, 5-speed). The 2.4 AT has +27 hp and +30 Nm. 0–100, top speed, consumption, tank, kerb and gross weight are not measured on both. Clearance is 150 mm on both.
AWD without Turbo. The only other AWD car is generation-1 3.0 MT 167 hp 2975 cc: 167 hp, 235 Nm, 9.8 s, 214 km/h, kerb 1580 kg. It is 115 kg lighter than 3.0 MT 263 hp and 2.6 s slower to 100 km/h.
Problems, reliability, engine oil, engine mounts, interior trim and used-market prices are not measured in this dataset.