The Renault 19 is a compact automobile produced by the Renault company of France.

The 19 was the replacement for the earlier 9 and 11, which were ageing and outdated by the late 1980s.

The 19 was sold in Europe between 1988 and 1995, and is still produced for South American markets in Argentina.

Sport models were developed - the Renault 19 16v had a distinctive air inlet on the bonnet, a spoiler on the rear, and exceptional performance at a comparatively low price for its day. Acceleration [0-60mph] times were in the region of 7.2 seconds; an impressive feat for a mere 1.8 litre normally aspirated engine in a small family saloon. The 19 laid the foundations, along with the Williams Renault Clio for the Renaultsport department of the company, which develops high performance tuning of standard Renault cars. Renaultsport's current flagship model is the Renaultsport Clio 3.0 Litre V6.