Renault 19 (1992 – 1995) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1992 – 1997): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 137 hp. The Renault 19 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 928 kg against 1,064 kg. At 4,161 mm, the Renault 19 is 140 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE.
| Specification |
Renault
19
1992 – 1995
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
1992 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1995 | 1992 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 137 hp | 116 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 175 Nm | 166 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 16.0 s | 8.7 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 212 km/h | 196 – 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 8.7 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,161 mm | 4,021 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 928 – 1,117 kg | 1,064 – 1,109 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.