Renault Clio 2009 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 75 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 3 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Used also on Hyundai i10 | |
| 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: | 4.03 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1045 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 7 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: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
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