Renault Clio 2013 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.6 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 90 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 Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Clio 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 29 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 443 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1380 litres | 1502 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 47 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.4 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: | 1`651 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`134 kg | 1`537 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 517 kg | 363 kg | |
| Renault Clio load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Ford Focus. Therefore, Renault Clio is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5600 | |
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