Renault Clio 2003 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | |
| 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 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Clio 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.7 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`515 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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