Renault Clio 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 4 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 7 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 945 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 20 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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