Skoda Fabia 2018 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Fabia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Clio) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Fabia is 7 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Fabia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 300 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 30 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The Renault Clio may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`541 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 9200 | |
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