Hyundai i20 2009 vs Renault Clio 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| 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: | 78 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i20 engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Hyundai i20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 9 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i20 has 7 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The Renault Clio may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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