Kia RIO 2017 vs Renault Clio 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia RIO 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 Kia RIO version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | 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 Kia RIO 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: | 4.24 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 18 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
980 litres | no data | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 25 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`564 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`130 kg | 1`059 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 505 kg | |
| Kia RIO load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Renault Clio. Therefore, Renault Clio is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 6400 | |
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