Ford Fusion 2005 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Ford Fusion is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fusion engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fusion could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Fusion is larger. Ford Fusion is 21 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fusion is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1035 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Ford Fusion has 82 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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