Ford Fusion 2005 vs Renault Clio 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 17 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Ford Fusion over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford Fusion engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fusion and Renault Clio are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | no data | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Ford Fusion has 49 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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