BMW i3 2017 vs Renault Clio 2019
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 0.6 Hybrid | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW i3) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Renault Clio) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| BMW i3 engine produces 62 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 104 NM less than Renault Clio. Despite less power, BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 0.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 10.70 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 9 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW i3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Clio) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW i3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW i3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller, but higher. BMW i3 is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1069 litres | |
| BMW i3 has 131 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`626 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | no data | |
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