Renault 19 (1992 – 1995) vs Opel Astra Sedan (1992 – 1994): specs compared
The Renault 19 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 137 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 204 km/h. The Opel Astra Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. The Renault 19 is the lighter car, from 928 kg against 950 kg. At 4,239 mm, the Opel Astra Sedan is 78 mm longer than the Renault 19.
| Specification |
Renault
19
1992 – 1995
|
Opel
Astra Sedan
1992 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1995 | 1992 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 14 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 137 hp | 60 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 175 Nm | 103 – 168 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 16.0 s | 9.0 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 212 km/h | 153 – 204 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 8.7 L/100 km | 5.6 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,161 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,389 – 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 928 – 1,117 kg | 950 – 1,090 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.