Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Renault Clio 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Clio, but torque is 25 NM more than Renault Clio. Despite less power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Fabia 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. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but higher. Skoda Fabia is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 443 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 37 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`591 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Clio scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 7400 | |
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