Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Renault Clio 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 106 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Ford Fiesta engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Renault Clio. Despite the higher power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is larger. Ford Fiesta is 11 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 13 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 90 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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