Renault Clio 2009 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 17 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 840 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. | |||
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 | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| 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 Ford Fusion 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio and Ford Fusion are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 49 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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