Ford Fiesta 1999 vs Renault Clio 1998

 
Ford Fiesta
1999 - 2002
Renault Clio
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 60 HP75 HP
Torque: 103 NM114 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16.4 seconds12.1 seconds
Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Fiesta engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.96.8
Real fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100km6.6 l/100km
The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio.
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 570 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
670 km on highway890 km on highway
560 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 6 years14 years
Engine spread: Used also on Ford KAUsed also on Renault Megane
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.

Dimensions

Length: 3.83 m3.77 m
Width: 1.63 m1.64 m
Height: 1.32 m1.42 m
Ford Fiesta is 6 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 250 litres255 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
930 litres1035 litres
Ford Fiesta has 5 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 105 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4601`505
Safety:
Quality:
below average

low
Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 1000800
Pros and Cons: Ford Fiesta has
  • timing chain engine
Renault Clio has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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