Renault Clio 2016 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 100 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i20 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 Hyundai i20 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i20 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: | 4.06 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1042 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 26 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. This could mean that the Renault Clio uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`711 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5000 | |
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