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