Ford Ka I or Renault Clio I?

1996–2008 vs 1990–1998 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible/Van vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Ka I 3,650 mm, Clio I 3,709 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Ka I 724 l, Clio I 265 l.
Lowest consumption: Ka I 6 l/100 km, Clio I 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Ka I 37–70 kW, Clio I 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Ka I 14 items (Style), Clio I 11 items (RL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Ka I1996–2008 · 6 engines · Style, Collection, Studio, Style ClimateSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Ford Ka I1996–2008no listings	Renault Clio I1990–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,620 mm–3,650 mm	Length3,709 mm
Width	Width1,639 mm–1,679 mm	Width1,616 mm–1,680 mm
Height	Height1,345 mm–1,383 mm	Height1,375 mm–1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,448 mm	Wheelbase2,470 mm–2,472 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume186 l–724 l	Trunk volume265 l
Curb weight	Curb weight870 kg–1,061 kg	Curb weight825 kg–981 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank43 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2008	Production years1990–1998
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible, Van	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines10
Power	Power37–70 kW (50–95 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.3 50	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 1.6 SportKa	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 Williams
Top speed	Top speed174 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsStyle · RL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Style	Items in the base trim11 · RL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Luxury	Items in the top trim23 · Baccara
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
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 · Safety3 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
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 Ka I or Renault Clio I?

Length: Renault Clio I 3,709 mm, Ford Ka I 3,650 mm (a 59 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,472 vs 2,448 mm. Boot: 265 vs 724 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Ka I or Renault Clio I?

The most frugal Ford Ka I uses 6 l/100 km (1.3 50); the most frugal Renault Clio I 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Ka I or Renault Clio I?

The strongest Ford Ka I makes 70 kW (95 hp) (1.6 SportKa); the strongest Renault Clio I 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 Williams).

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