Renault Clio 2005 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 670 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 19 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1100 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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