2010 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 166 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Renault Clio (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Renault Clio | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Clio | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |