Kia RIO 2011 vs Renault Clio 2012

 
Kia RIO
2011 - 2015
Renault Clio
2012 -
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol0.9 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 85 HP90 HP
Torque: 121 NM135 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.1 seconds11.8 seconds
Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving.
Kia RIO engine produces 5 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.84.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification 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.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio.
Fuel tank capacity: 43 litres40 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 890 km in combined cycle930 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway1080 km on highway
650 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 16 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10Installed 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: 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: 4.05 m4.06 m
Width: 1.72 m1.73 m
Height: 1.46 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 224 litres300 litres
Renault Clio has more luggage space.
Kia RIO has 76 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio.
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Clio.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5601`588
Safety:
Renault Clio is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Clio scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

below average
Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 40009800
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • lower price
Renault Clio has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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