Ford Fusion 2002 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 18 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Ford Fusion over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fusion consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Clio 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.49 m | |
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Ford Fusion is larger. Ford Fusion is 3 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fusion is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1035 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Ford Fusion has 49 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Ford Fusion can be easier 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`605 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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