Renault Clio 2005 vs Seat Ibiza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
| Renault Clio engine produces 4 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Seat Ibiza can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Seat Ibiza version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 14 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | no data | |
| Renault Clio has 12 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Ibiza, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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