Renault Clio 2012 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 6 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Used also on Hyundai i20 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO 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: | 4.06 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio and Kia RIO are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1103 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 25 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`588 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 16 800 | |
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