Renault Clio 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2003
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 148 NM | 146 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
840 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 25 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fusion | |
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: | 3.81 m | 3.92 m | |
Width: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 268 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 945 litres | |
Renault Clio has 13 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 90 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`525 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 5.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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