Ford Fiesta 1999 vs Renault Clio 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 15 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 17 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 Ford Fiesta consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fusion | 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. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 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 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
930 litres | 1035 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 meters | 10.3 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`450 | 1`420 | |
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| 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 (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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