2011 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2011 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 674 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 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 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Renault Clio | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Clio | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |