Renault Clio 2009 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 3 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1050 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 3 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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