Renault Clio 2012 vs Seat Ibiza 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 15 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, but torque is 10 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio and Seat Ibiza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 292 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 8 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.6 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 9000 | |
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