Renault Clio 2012 vs Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Clio) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Alfa Romeo MiTo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Renault Clio engine produces 12 HP more power than Alfa Romeo MiTo, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Despite the higher power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio and Alfa Romeo MiTo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Clio has more luggage capacity. Renault Clio has 30 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo MiTo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.4 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`658 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`071 kg | 1`080 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 587 kg | 480 kg | |
| Renault Clio load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Therefore, Renault Clio is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo MiTo has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3600 | |
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