Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Renault Clio 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 18 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Clio engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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): | 1`520 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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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