Renault Clio 2001 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 880 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. | |||
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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