Kia RIO 2017 vs Renault Clio 2020

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Kia RIO
2017 - 2018
Renault Clio
2020 - 2022
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 1.4 Diesel1.6 Hybrid
Diesel (Kia RIO) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Renault Clio) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions.

Performance

Power: 90 HP91 HP
Torque: 240 NM144 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds9.9 seconds
Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving.
Kia RIO engine produces 1 HP less power than Renault Clio, but torque is 96 NM more than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 4.3 l/100km
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres39 litres
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.07 m4.05 m
Width: 1.75 m1.80 m
Height: 1.45 m1.44 m
Kia RIO is 2 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 325 litres301 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
980 litres979 litres
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity.
Kia RIO has 24 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 1 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Clio.
Gross weight: 1`680 kg1`758 kg
Net weight:1`235 kg1`238 kg
Load capacity:445 kg520 kg
Kia RIO load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Renault Clio. Therefore, Renault Clio is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
average
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Average price (€): 960010 600
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Renault Clio has
  • more dynamic
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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