Renault Clio 2006 vs Renault Modus 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 27 HP more power than Renault Modus, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Renault Modus. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Koleos | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Modus 2004 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Modus 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger, but lower. Renault Clio is 20 cm longer than the Renault Modus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 274 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1283 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 14 litres more trunk space than the Renault Modus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 248 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Modus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`695 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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