Renault Clio 2016 vs Hyundai i20 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 30 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1280 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: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Kona | |
| 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 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`621 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5000 | |
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