Renault Clio 2012 vs Nissan Note 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Nissan Note) 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 chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
|
Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 700 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Nissan Micra | |
| 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 | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.53 m | |
| Renault Clio is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1495 litres | |
|
Nissan Note has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 25 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Note. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests, but Nissan Note 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 | average | |
| Nissan Note has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Note, so Nissan Note quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Clio has
|
Nissan Note has
| |