Kia RIO 2009 vs Renault Clio 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia RIO) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Clio) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 12 HP more power than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 288 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`655 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia RIO, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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