Renault Clio 2003 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 36 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1037 litres | 1205 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 95 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Renault Clio can be easier 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`515 | 1`692 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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