Renault Clio 2009 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 85 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 30 NM more than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 830 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 | 8 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 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | |
| 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 Opel Corsa 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 | 4.00 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`565 | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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