Mazda 2 2003 vs Renault Clio 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Clio, but torque is 33 NM more than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 2 is larger. Mazda 2 is 11 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 2 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1044 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 12 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 9 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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