Renault Clio 2005 vs Seat Ibiza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 36 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Seat Ibiza can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Seat Ibiza version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger. Renault Clio is 4 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage capacity. Renault Clio has 23 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.7 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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