Renault Clio 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 255 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 510 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003: It has Haldex Generation II automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front wheels and 10% to the rear wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and the torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Clio is 41 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 2.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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