1995 Renault 19 RT from UK and Ireland - Comments

Brakes at 12,000, not due to braking hard.

Renualt garage people create problems like the exhaust which was meant to have gone at 14,000 miles and we still have after 3 years. High service costs with lot of unnecessary parts being changed.

Lacks acceleration.

Very poor round corners.

Very noisy even at 70mph.

Uncomfortable.

No build quality.

But economical and only good for shopping and DIY shops due to the big boot and rear space when the seats are folded down.

I can't understand your review. I own a 19 1.4 Rti and I have had no complaints from it whatsoever. In my opinion your comments on the lack of handling are totally unfounded. I can keep up with most larger cc engined cars around the lanes quite easily. The only difference between my car and a stock model is the tyres. I fitted Pirelli 3000's all round and they are great in all weathers. I suggest you experiment more with your cars throttle and steering wheel to find it's full capability!!!

I agree with the first review. I had the same model and it did lack handling and had no power whatsoever. The person that wrote the comment saying it was powerful must not have driven any other cars. I have a Citroen ZX now, despite being one year older than my old M reg Renault, it is much more powerful with a 1.4i engine and reaches 60 in 11 seconds. Rather than half an hour like my old Renault.

I drive A 19 1.8 RTi and I have had a few problems. Handling problems are the result of 13" alloys on an average family size car, I upgraded to 16" at a price and now it handles very well. As lack of power goes, it is missing bottom end performance, change your spark plugs and HT leads to split fire and it will go very well indeed. As for comfort, my 1992 K plate car is the most comfortable car I have ever driven for £900, I can go for three hours with out stopping and feel nothing, a very good car apart from a drain on the battery which is caused by the boot interior light, disconnect the relay and all problems solved.

Citroen ZX; what an ugly car that was. You're better off with a horse and cart.

Give me a R19 any day.

17th Jan 2002, 03:10 comment.

Facts & Figures.

Renault 19 1400 8v Power Output.

Engine Size 1390 cc

80 bhp

Valves - 8

Torque - 87 lb-ft

0-60 mph 11.8

Top Speed 108 mph.

Now Citroen ZX

Engine Size 1360 cc

Cylinders 4

Power Output 75 bhp

Valves 8

Torque - 82 lb-ft

0-60 mph 10.7 s

Top Speed 108 mph.

So your Citroën ZX is no faster like you make out.

Yes it is, you just said it gets to 60, 1 second faster than the ZX, and by the way, I've never driven either of them, just going by the figures you have published.