Mazda 121 1996 vs Renault Clio 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mazda 121 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 121 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Mazda 121 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 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 Mazda 121 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 121 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 121 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 121 is 6 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 121 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1035 litres | |
| Mazda 121 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 121 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Mazda 121 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Mazda 121 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 121, so Mazda 121 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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