Renault Clio 2016 vs Kia RIO 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 9 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.7 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 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: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | 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. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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`564 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 400 | |
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