Renault Clio 2004 vs Renault Clio 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Clio 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio 2004 engine produces 72 HP more power than Renault Clio 2003, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Renault Clio 2003. Thanks to more power Renault Clio 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio 2004 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio 2004 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio 2004 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Clio 2004 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 | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio 2004 and Renault Clio 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.0/10 | 5.0/10 | |
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