Renault Clio 2001 vs Renault Clio 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio 2001 engine produces 23 HP more power than Renault Clio 1998, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Renault Clio 1998. Thanks to more power Renault Clio 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio 1998 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio 2001 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio 1998, which means that by driving the Renault Clio 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio 2001 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | Used also on Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio 2001 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Clio 2001 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: | 3.81 m | 3.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio 2001 is 4 cm longer than the Renault Clio 1998, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1035 litres | |
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Renault Clio 2001 has more luggage capacity. Renault Clio 2001 has 255 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio 1998. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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