Mazda Demio 1997 vs Renault Clio 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Demio engine produces 12 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Demio consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Demio could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Demio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| 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 Mazda Demio 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: | 3.82 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda Demio is larger. Mazda Demio is 1 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Demio is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 1037 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage capacity. Mazda Demio has 75 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 261 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 1.1 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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