Renault Clio 2005 vs Seat Ibiza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, but torque is 5 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 840 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) | 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 | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 10 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 5 litres). | |||
| 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 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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