Renault Clio 2008 vs Toyota Auris 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 197 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 50 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 17 years | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
| Renault Clio is 23 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Clio is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 62 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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