Renault Clio 1998 vs Opel Corsa 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 82 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.77 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 3 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`380 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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