Ford Fiesta 2002 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fiesta could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 7 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 4 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | no data | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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