Renault Clio 2016 vs Kia RIO 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 36 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Kia RIO 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: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO 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 2016 1.2 engine: The Renault 1.2 TCe engine (H5FT) is a four-cylinder, fully aluminum turbocharged unit equipped with a 16-valve cylinder head without hydraulic lifters. It features direct fuel injection, a timing chain drive, variable valve timing on both camshafts, ... More about Renault Clio 2016 1.2 engine Kia RIO 2015 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia RIO 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 1 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 923 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 12 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.5 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`686 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 400 | |
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