Renault Clio 2019 vs BMW i3 2017
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 0.6 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Clio) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (BMW i3) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 38 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 56 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Renault Clio engine produces 62 HP more power than BMW i3, whereas torque is 104 NM more than BMW i3. Despite the higher power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 0.6 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 9.60 € | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 9 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW i3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Clio) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW i3 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 BMW i3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger, but lower. Renault Clio is 4 cm longer than the BMW i3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 391 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1069 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 131 litres more trunk space than the BMW i3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW i3, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`603 | 1`760 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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