Renault Clio 2009 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 10 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto | |
| 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 Kia RIO 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 2 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 288 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
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