Mini Cooper S 2013 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mini Cooper S) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 102 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper S could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 930 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mini Cooper S 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2012 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 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller. Mini Cooper S is 21 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same , while the height of Mini Cooper S is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 300 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 89 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 9000 | |
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