Renault Clio 2009 vs Fiat Grande Punto 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 (Fiat Grande Punto) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Fiat Grande Punto is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP less power than Fiat Grande Punto, but torque is 20 NM more than Fiat Grande Punto. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Grande Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 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 2009 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 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio and Fiat Grande Punto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 275 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 13 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Grande Punto. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres more than that of the Fiat Grande Punto. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`665 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Grande Punto has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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