Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Renault stepped up its game when it introduced the 19 range and came on the compact segment with a wide range of bodyworks, from a family-oriented four-door sedan to a youthful convertible.
When the French carmaker introduced the Renault 16 back in the mid-'60s, it proved that a hatchback-style could be a better solution for most problems. That idea was carried over by other carmakers and became a common feature for the compact and the small segment vehicles.
In the late '80s, Renault unveiled the 19 range in four body shapes, which was unusual for the French brand. In the five-door version, it combined the practicality of a station wagon with the look of a sedan. For the compact segment, that was the most attractive version for families with children. Its rectangular headlights matched the late '80s design trends. Depending on the trim level, the 19 featured black or body-colored plastic wrapped-around bumpers with or without fog lights.
Inside, the 19 offered adequate room for four people, but the bench was uncomfortable for three adult-sized passengers. At the front, the bucket seats were designed to provide enough comfort. Renault installed just the minimal dials and gauges on the dash panel while offering the tachometer on the options list. No power windows or air-conditioning were fitted as standard. Those were available as an extra option and not on all engine versions.
Under the hood, Renault installed a wide engine choice, either gasoline or diesel. For specific markets, it offered it with a three- or four-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 3AT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5750 RPM 80 HP @ 5750 RPM 79 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 106 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2092 lbs (949 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3131 lbs (1420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5250 RPM 60 HP @ 5250 RPM 59 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 101 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1993 lbs (904 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2987.3 lbs (1355 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5750 RPM 80 HP @ 5750 RPM 79 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 106 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2028.3 lbs (920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 3AT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 125 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.77 in (4160 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.39 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3119.54 lbs (1415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5250 RPM 95 HP @ 5250 RPM 94 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 140 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.77 in (4160 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2385 lbs (1082 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3274 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (137 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 101 KW @ 6500 RPM 137 HP @ 6500 RPM 135 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 158 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131.73 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.77 in (4160 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392.01 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.68 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 125 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.49 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.77 in (4160 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.39 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3119.54 lbs (1415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.78 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 133 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.84 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.77 in (4160 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 386 cuFT (10930 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2217.85 lbs (1006 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3163.63 lbs (1435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.94 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5250 RPM 95 HP @ 5250 RPM 94 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 140 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.95 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.77 in (4160 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2334.69 lbs (1059 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3229.77 lbs (1465 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4500 RPM 65 HP @ 4500 RPM 64 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 118 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100.04 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.77 in (4160 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2200.21 lbs (998 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3262.84 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9Td 5MT FWD (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 68 KW @ 4250 RPM 92 HP @ 4250 RPM 91 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 175 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373.1 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156.4 g/km |