Renault Clio 2012 vs Fiat Punto 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 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 (Fiat Punto) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 21 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 680 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Renault Clio and Fiat Punto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage capacity. Renault Clio has 25 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 3000 | |
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