Volvo 440 (1988 – 1993) vs Renault 19 (1988 – 1992): specs compared
The Renault 19 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 137 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 884 kg against 965 kg. At 4,310 mm, the Volvo 440 is 149 mm longer than the Renault 19.
| Specification |
Volvo
440
1988 – 1993
|
Renault
19
1988 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 120 hp | 60 – 137 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 175 Nm | 102 – 175 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.5 s | 8.5 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 161 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,161 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 965 – 1,045 kg | 884 – 1,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.