Kia Picanto 2017 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Picanto) 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: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 6 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 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 Kia Picanto consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 500 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Picanto 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. | |||
| Kia Picanto 2017 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia Picanto 2017 1.2 engine 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: | 3.60 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Picanto is 47 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 45 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 1.2 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 9000 | |
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