Kia RIO 2020 vs Renault Clio 2012

 
Kia RIO
2020 -
Renault Clio
2012 -
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.0 Petrol0.9 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 100 HP90 HP
Torque: 172 NM135 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds11.8 seconds
Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive.
Kia RIO engine produces 10 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 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.04.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100km6.3 l/100km
By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres40 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 900 km in combined cycle930 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway1080 km on highway
750 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 4 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on Hyundai i20Installed 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: yesno
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 m4.06 m
Width: 1.75 m1.73 m
Height: 1.45 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO and Renault Clio are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 325 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1103 litresno data
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity.
Kia RIO has 25 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio.
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.6 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`6201`588
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 16 8009800
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
Renault Clio has
  • lower price
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