Renault Clio 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 94 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 810 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
|
Renault Clio is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Clio is 21 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
|
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 17 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Clio has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |