Kia RIO 2015 vs Renault Clio 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 36 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2015 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 RIO 2015 1.2 engine Renault Clio 2016 1.2 engine: The Renault 1.2 TCe engine (H5FT) is a four-cylinder, fully aluminum turbocharged unit equipped with a 16-valve cylinder head without hydraulic lifters. It features direct fuel injection, a timing chain drive, variable valve timing on both camshafts, ... More about Renault Clio 2016 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
923 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.5 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`560 kg | 1`659 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`052 kg | 1`090 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 569 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 | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6000 | |
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