Renault Clio 2005 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 29 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Clio is 37 cm longer than the Ford KA, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 710 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage capacity. Renault Clio has 64 litres more trunk space than the Ford KA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 325 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 1.4 metres more than that of the Ford KA, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`320 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford KA has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford KA, so Ford KA quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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