Renault Clio 2012 vs Hyundai i20 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai i20, but torque is 28 NM more than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Kona | |
| 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 Hyundai i20 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1024 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 26 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. This could mean that the Renault Clio uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 9400 | |
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