Renault Clio 2012 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 15 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 2 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Clio is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Renault Clio has 3 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests, but Ford Fiesta 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 | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 9400 | |
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