Renault 19 (1989 – 1992) vs Chrysler Saratoga (1989 – 1995): specs compared
Both offer around 137 hp at most. The Renault 19 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 11.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 182 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 920 kg against 1,305 kg. At 4,600 mm, the Chrysler Saratoga is 340 mm longer than the Renault 19.
| Specification |
Renault
19
1989 – 1992
|
Chrysler
Saratoga
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1992 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 137 hp | 99 – 141 hp |
| Torque | 101 – 175 Nm | 184 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 16.0 s | 11.0 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 212 km/h | 163 – 182 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 8.2 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,690 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,624 – 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 920 – 1,085 kg | 1,305 – 1,362 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.