Kia Ceed 2010 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 50 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| 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 Kia Ceed 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: | 4.26 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia Ceed is larger. Kia Ceed is 45 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 15 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 510 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Ceed has 170 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. This could mean that the Kia Ceed uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 320 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
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