Renault Clio 2009 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai i20, but torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.1 | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Twingo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, 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. | |||
| Hyundai i20 2009 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1060 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 7 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: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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