Suzuki Ignis 2001 vs Renault Clio 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 23 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Ignis could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 800 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Ignis is 15 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
620 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Ignis has 25 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The Renault Clio may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Suzuki Ignis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 275 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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