Renault Clio 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Renault Clio engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.9 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1420 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: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 30 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
445 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 175 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 1175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`930 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6000 | |
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