Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 12 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fusion | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2005 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Clio 2005 1.6 engine | |||
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: | 268 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 20 litres less 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 1.5 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`525 | 1`640 | |
| 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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