Renault Clio 2001 Hatchback

This generation of Renault Clio has been produced from May, 2001 to November, 2003. We can provide information about 10 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Renault is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.1 to 1.6 litres and power of from 60 to 110 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.5 to 1.9 litres and power of from 65 to 80 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (7 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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Renault Clio 2001 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.9 to 7.4 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.2 to 4.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault Clio 2001 hatchback petrol engine version is Renault Clio 1.2 16V, consuming 5.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Renault Clio 2001 hatchback diesel - Renault Clio 1.5 DCi for 100 kilometers consumes 4.2 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Renault Clio real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +7% for petrol engines and +8% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault Clio modification.

Renault Clio 2001 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 139 to 175 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 113 to 115 grams per kilometer. From Renault Clio with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Renault Clio 1.2 16V which produces an average of 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Renault Clio diesels least CO2 distributes Renault Clio 1.5 DCi - 113 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.6 seconds has Renault Clio 1.6 16V version, conversely the tardiest one is Renault Clio 1.9 DTi reaching this speed only in 15 seconds. The maximum top speed is 193 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 110 hp version (Renault Clio 1.6 16V).

Lenght of Renault Clio is 381 cm, it is small car. For comparison - Renault Clio is about 7 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo hatchback, but 30 cm shorter than Opel Astra hatchback. Renault Clio gross weight is from 1475 to 1500 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 6 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Renault Clio trunk space is 510 litres.

This Renault is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 950 €. Users calculated Renault Clio 2001 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.24 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 48%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 30% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Renault Clio for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Renault Clio prices and costs.

Renault Clio modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Renault Clio 2001 1.1 1.2

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.1 Petrol 60 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2001 1.1 1.2 16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.1 Petrol 75 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2002 1.1 1.2 16V Jan 2002 — Nov 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.1 Petrol 75 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Renault Clio 2001 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 98 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2001 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 98 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Renault Clio 2001 1.5 DCi

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.5 Diesel 65 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2002 1.5 DCi Jan 2002 — Nov 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (80 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 80 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2001 1.6 16V

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2002 1.6 16V Jan 2002 — Nov 2003

Most powerfull petrol version (110 HP)

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Renault Clio 2001 1.9 DTi Sep 2001 — Jan 2002

Most powerfull diesel version (80 HP)

1.9 Diesel 80 HP - Manual (5)
Renault Clio service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Renault Clio prices

Renault Clio 2001 - 2003 hatchback price in Latvia is from 500 € to 1500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault Clio price is very low - Renault Clio is approximately for 21 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2001 - 2003 prices). The reason of Renault Clio low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.

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Renault Clio reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Renault Clio reliability is very low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2015 defects were detected in an average of 39.9 percent of Renault Clio of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 32.1%.

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Renault Clio 2001 hatchback features (options)

Percentage of Renault Clio with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
51%
Metallic paint
51%
Adjustable steering wheel
50%
Climate control
16%

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Renault Clio reviews

Total 15 Renault Clio owner reviews

Renault Clio 2003 Hatchback Petrol 1.7 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2003 (new car) Owned for:94`000 kilometers (16 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.2 litres per 100km (20% urban driving)
Total car rating:
6
   male, age 29
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