Kia RIO 2020 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. 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: | 4.07 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO and Renault Clio are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1103 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: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`650 | 1`588 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 9400 | |
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