Mazda Demio 2000 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Mazda Demio and Renault Clio have the same engine power, but Mazda Demio torque is 11 NM more than Renault Clio. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Demio consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 323 | 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: | 1.67 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, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Demio is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Demio has 180 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. This could mean that the Mazda Demio uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`500 | 1`500 | |
| 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 | 1000 | |
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