Renault Clio 2008 3 door Hatchback

This generation of Renault Clio 3 door has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2013. We can provide information about 5 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 2.0 litres and power of from 75 to 197 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.5 litres and power of 85 HP. 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 only with manual gearbox.

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Renault Clio 2008 3 door hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.8 to 8.9 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 4.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault Clio 2008 3 door hatchback petrol engine version is Renault Clio 1.2, consuming 5.8 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Renault Clio real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 14 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +12% for petrol engines and +15% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault Clio modification.

Renault Clio 2008 3 door hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 137 to 160 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 124 grams per kilometer. From Renault Clio with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Renault Clio 1.2 which produces an average of 137 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.9 seconds has Renault Clio Sport 2.0 version, conversely the tardiest one is Renault Clio 1.2 reaching this speed only in 13.4 seconds. The maximum top speed is 223 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 197 hp version (Renault Clio Sport 2.0).

Lenght of Renault Clio is 402 cm, it is small car. For comparison - Renault Clio is about 5 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo hatchback, but 23 cm shorter than Opel Astra hatchback. Renault Clio gross weight is from 1570 to 1690 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Renault Clio trunk space is 288 litres.

This Renault is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 3500 €. According to user reviews, average Renault Clio repair costs are 5 € per year. Users calculated Renault Clio 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.17 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 47%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% 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
Renault Clio 2009 1.1 1.2 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.1 Petrol 75 HP 5.9 l/100km
Renault Clio 2009 1.1 1.2 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.1 Petrol 100 HP 5.8 l/100km
Renault Clio 2009 1.5 dCi Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.5 Diesel 85 HP 4.7 l/100km
Renault Clio 2009 1.6 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 128 HP 6.9 l/100km
Renault Clio 2008 Sport 2.0

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds

2.0 Petrol 197 HP 8.9 l/100km
Renault Clio service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Renault Clio prices

Renault Clio 2008 - 2013 hatchback price in Latvia is from 2500 € to 4400 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault Clio price is more below average - Renault Clio is approximately for 24 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2008 - 2013 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.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Renault Clio 2012 price 3300 € 3900 € 4400 €
Renault Clio 2009 price 2500 € 3000 € 3400 €

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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 2022 defects were detected in an average of 29.3 percent of Renault Clio of this generation (on average 12 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 20.6%.

Renault Clio reliability and quality
Most reliable used over 15 years old cars
Most reliable over 15 years old hatchbacks

Renault Clio 2008 3 door hatchback features (options)

Percentage of Renault Clio with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
90%
Adjustable steering wheel
72%
Metallic paint
51%
Climate control
20%
Rain sensor
20%
Cruise control
20%
Navigation
13%

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Renault Clio reviews

Total 15 Renault Clio owner reviews

Renault Clio 2008 Sedan Petrol 1.4 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 5 years) Owned for:14`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.5 litres per 100km (90% urban driving)
Total car rating:
5
   female, age 38
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