Ford Focus 2001 vs Renault Clio 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 50 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 36 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1205 litres | 1037 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 95 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Clio, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`692 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 5.0/10 | |
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