Renault Clio 2001 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 65 NM less than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1060 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Clio has 250 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The Opel Corsa may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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