Renault Clio 2012 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 6 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i10, Kia RIO, 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 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. | |||
| Hyundai i20 2014 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 Hyundai i20 2014 1.2 engine | |||
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, if possible |
no data | 1042 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.4 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: | 1`588 kg | 1`580 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`009 kg | 1`040 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 579 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests, but Hyundai i20 is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5000 | |
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