2002 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 467 kg more than 2002 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Clio | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Clio | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |