Ford Fusion 2002 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Fusion) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Renault Clio) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Clio, but torque is 33 NM more than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion 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: | 6 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. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`640 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`105 kg | 1`020 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 505 kg | |
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| 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 | 1400 | |
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