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Renault 19: generations and engines

The Renault 19 was built from 1988 to 2000 in 7 generations, with 38 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, sedan, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Renault 19 Enlarge
Production years1988–2000
Generations7
Engine versions38
Power58–137 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Sedan, Convertible
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Renault 19 generations

  1. 1988–1992

    Renault 19 I (B/C53)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 58–135 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 1989–1992

    Renault 19 I Chamade (L53)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 58–135 hp

    Generation specs
  3. 1991–1992

    Renault 19 I Cabriolet (D53)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 90–135 hp

    Engines below
  4. 1992–1996

    Renault 19 (B/C53) (facelift 1992)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    10 engine versions 60–137 hp

    Generation specs
  5. 1992–1996

    Renault 19 Cabriolet (D53) (facelift 1992)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 90–135 hp

    Engines below
  6. 1992–1996

    Renault 19 Chamade (L53) (facelift 1992)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    9 engine versions 60–136 hp

    Generation specs
  7. 1996–2000

    Renault 19 Europa

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 60–90 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Renault 19 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Renault 19 I Cabriolet (D53)1991–1992 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.7 (90 hp)1991–1992Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 16V (135 hp)1991–1992Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)
Renault 19 Cabriolet (D53) (facelift 1992)1992–1996 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 i (90 hp)1992–1996Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)11.9 s109 mph (176 km/h)
1.8 i 16V (135 hp)1992–1996Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)117 lb-ft (158 Nm)9.4 s129 mph (208 km/h)
1.8 i RSi (107 hp)1992–1996Gasoline107 hp (79 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)10.9 s116 mph (186 km/h)
Renault 19 Europa1996–2000 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.4i (60 hp)1996–2000Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)75 lb-ft (102 Nm)14.8 s101 mph (162 km/h)
1.6i (90 hp)1996–2000Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)97 lb-ft (131 Nm)14.8 s116 mph (187 km/h)
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