Renault Clio 2012 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 30 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 590 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio and Kia RIO are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1103 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 25 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.4 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`588 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 12 000 | |
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