Mini Cooper 2014 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 80 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.2 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper consumes 0.8 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 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Cooper can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mini Cooper version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| 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: | 3.82 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mini Cooper is smaller. Mini Cooper is 24 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same , while the height of Mini Cooper is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1146 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Mini Cooper 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 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 4800 | |
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