Kia RIO 2015 vs Renault Clio 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 6 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1210 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | |
| 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 | |||
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 |
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| 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`621 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`052 kg | 1`082 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 539 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 6400 | |
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