Renault Clio 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Clio 2009 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 2009 1.5 engine Volkswagen Golf 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Clio is 31 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 505 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 66 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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