Renault Clio 1.5 dCi (63 kW) Dynamic Comfort
Choosing a medium-powered Clio (or medium-weak if you are a more pessimistic person) is probably the best or most rational decision, since it has enough power or torque, and when you buy it, you don't have a full white flag. surrender and declare bankruptcy, family budget, or donate half of your salary to water thirsty horses every week. You don't need them at all, do you?
The engine in the new Clio turned out to be extremely quiet, which can also be attributed to good sound insulation, and most importantly, very undemanding to use and economical enough that, despite the high mileage, you can work not only for fuel. It "walks" without hesitation when pulling away, as it's generous with low-end torque and loves to shift to higher revs where—what else—it starts to choke.
It is also interesting that the transmission is designed so that you can safely drive in the rev range up to 3.000, where in the passenger compartment you will not even hear that there is a turbodiesel in front, and it will consume 7, 7 liters, as in winter conditions (with winter shoes ) spent on our test. Nothing, good package.
Since we also have the previous generation Clia at home (ha, typical Slovenes), you can believe me that it sits much better in the new one. The seat provides a lower position, which is especially appreciated by taller drivers, there is more room, and the steering wheel is less "stowed" to better sit in the hands. However, the fact that our Clio test was not the best solution was only to blame for the height-adjustable steering wheel, which was located too far from the driver and therefore required compromises that were not taken into account when adjusting for depth.
Therefore, more demanding drivers are advised to choose better equipment, since then driving life will become even more enjoyable. Although. ... Again, we have to berate over the overly indirect electric power steering, which makes the transition from zero (when it doesn't work at all) to full operation annoying. Let me explain. That gadget means they wanted to save a deciliter of gas with electricity, but at the same time they sacrificed the feedback more experienced drivers get (or get) from the steering wheel.
Let me just describe the event that got me thinking. I was driving on a wet road that turned into a slippery (icy?) Lawn in the forest. While the car was only slightly slippery, it was not felt at all on the steering wheel, only when an unplanned change in direction was detected by my buttocks, I began to act. With a classic (or better electric) power steering, I would definitely have detected slippage sooner!
The "chatty" steering wheel can easily be counted among the active safety features that Renault relies on in its advertising, but it is obvious that the deciliter of consumption is less, or urban comfort is more important than (of this kind) safety. But understanding what is happening under the front wheels, regardless of the built-in technical solution, requires a lot of mileage and experience, so the question arises whether the average driver can "perceive" what the more indirect steering wheel tells him.
As you may have read in previous tests of the new Clio, there is plenty of room inside, only the three-door version lacks enough room to move to the rear bench. Children will easily move into the back seats, and for adults, instead of sliding, sliding is a more appropriate term! As we already understand, there is less space due to the two doors, but it is even more difficult to squeeze past the front seat due to the immense desire to return to the starting position.
There is a lot of space in the trunk for this class of cars, and the workmanship can also be praised. However, the test Clio had another novelty: headlights that glow in the corner. When you turn more specifically, an additional light comes on next to the headlight, which illuminates the part of the road on which you are turning. The solution does not cause inconvenience to an unfamiliar driver, although you need to get used to it first, and most of all it helps in the city and in the garage house.
The three-door Clio is supposed to be a bit sportier, although the 1-litre turbodiesel is more of a mid-range choice for the wider public for everyday transport. But still, it is considered a good choice!
Alyosha Mrak
Photo: Aleš Pavletič.
Renault Clio 1.5 dCi (63 kW) Dynamic Comfort
Basic data
| Sales: | Renault Nissan Slovenia Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 14.000,17 € |
| Test model cost: | 14.863,96 € |
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| Power: | 63kW (86 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 12,7 with |
| Maximum speed: | 174 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 4,4l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - direct injection turbodiesel - displacement 1461 cm3 - maximum power 63 kW (86 hp) at 3750 rpm - maximum torque 200 Nm at 1900 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 5-speed manual transmission - tires 185/60 R 15 T (Goodyear UltraGrip7 M + S). |
| Capacity: | top speed 174 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 12,7 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 5,2 / 4,0 / 4,4 l / 100 km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1175 kg - permissible gross weight 1665 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 3986 mm - width 1707 mm - height 1493 mm. |
| Inner dimensions: | fuel tank 55 l. |
| Box: | 288 1038-l |
Our measurements
| T = 0 ° C / p = 1016 mbar / rel. Owner: 67% / Condition of the km counter: 7918 km. | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 13,0s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,8 years ( 117 km / h) |
| 1000m from the city: | 34,7 years ( 146 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 10,0s |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 13,3s |
| Maximum speed: | 174km / h (V.) |
| test consumption: | 7,7 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 49,1m |
| AM table: | 43m |
evaluation
Among the 1,5-liter turbodiesel engines, we tested the mid-range 63 kW version. Considering the money and expenses, this is probably the best choice!
We praise and reproach
engine
noise insulation (noise from under the engine compartment)
consumption
headlights shine in a bend
non-communicative electric power steering
steering wheel too far apart
difficult transition to the back bench
