Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Renault Clio I?

1989–1996 vs 1990–1998 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Clio I 3,709 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk3 270 l, Clio I 265 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km, Clio I 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW, Clio I 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL), Clio I 11 items (RL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996 · 9 engines · CL, Ghia, XR2i, CSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Clio I1990–1998 · 10 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings	Renault Clio I1990–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,743 mm	Length3,709 mm
Width	Width1,606 mm	Width1,616 mm–1,680 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,375 mm–1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,470 mm–2,472 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–270 l	Trunk volume265 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight825 kg–981 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank43 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1996	Production years1990–1998
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 Williams
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsCL · RL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim11 · RL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800	Items in the top trim23 · Baccara
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Renault Clio I?

Length: Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Renault Clio I 3,709 mm (a 34 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,446 vs 2,472 mm. Boot: 270 vs 265 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Renault Clio I?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Renault Clio I 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Renault Clio I?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS); the strongest Renault Clio I 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 Williams).

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