Hyundai i20 2018 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai i20) 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: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i20 engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Clio, but torque is 28 NM less than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i20 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i20 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 930 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i20 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 Hyundai i20 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Kona | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i20 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 2012 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 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i20 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1024 litres | 1146 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Renault Clio may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Hyundai i20 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`650 kg | 1`658 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`185 kg | 1`071 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 465 kg | 587 kg | |
| Hyundai i20 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Renault Clio. Therefore, Renault Clio is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4800 | |
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