Renault Clio 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 25 HP less power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Skoda Fabia. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 690 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) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault Clio is 18 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Clio is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1163 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 45 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`575 | |
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| Quality: | low | average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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