Chevrolet Aveo 2011 vs Renault Clio 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Aveo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Clio) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 1 HP more power than Renault Clio, but torque is 105 NM less than Renault Clio. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Adam | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Aveo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Clio 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 1 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
653 litres | no data | |
| Chevrolet Aveo has 2 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Chevrolet Aveo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Chevrolet Aveo, so Chevrolet Aveo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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