Renault 19 (B/C53) (facelift 1992) 1.4 i (80 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 80 hp (59 kW) and 80 lb-ft (109 Nm), built 1992–1995, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Renault 19 (B/C53) (facelift 1992) has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.

Renault 19 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Power80 hp (59 kW)
Torque80 lb-ft (109 Nm)
0–62 mph16.5 s
Top speed103 mph (165 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.4 i (80 hp) Automatic
Engine codeE6J, E7J
Displacement1.4 L (1,390 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemMono-point injection
Compression ratio9-5
Bore75.8 mm
Stroke77 mm
Engine oil capacity4.2 qt (4 l)

Performance

Power80 hp (59 kW) @ 5750 rpm
Torque80 lb-ft (109 Nm) @ 2750 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)16.5 s
Top speed103 mph (165 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City28 mpg (8.3 l/100 km)
Highway33 mpg (7.1 l/100 km)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length163.9 in (4,162 mm)
Width66.8 in (1,696 mm)
Height55.6 in (1,412 mm)
Curb weight2,138 lb (970 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,241 lb (1,470 kg)
Cargo volume13.6 cu ft (386 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionTorsion bar
Tires165/70 R13
WheelsR13
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Renault 19 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Renault 19 (B/C53) (facelift 1992) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4 i (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.4 i (80 hp)Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)
1.7 i.e. (73 hp)Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
1.8 i (107 hp)Gasoline107 hp (79 kW)
1.8 i 16V (135 hp)Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)
1.8 i 16V (137 hp)Gasoline137 hp (101 kW)
1.8 i s (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.9 D (64 hp)Diesel64 hp (47 kW)
1.9 TD (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)

← All Renault 19 (B/C53) (facelift 1992) engines

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