Renault Clio 2012 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 100 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i20 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Renault Clio is 6 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Clio is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1042 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 26 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. This could mean that the Renault Clio uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`714 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests, but Hyundai i20 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 | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 5600 | |
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