Hyundai i20 2020 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): | no data | 3.2 | |
| 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: | Used also on Kia RIO | 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 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: | 4.08 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Hyundai i20 is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai i20 is 1 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 300 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 51 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 9200 | |
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