Renault Clio 2003 3 door Hatchback

This generation of Renault Clio 3 door has been produced from April, 2003 to September, 2005. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. 2003 Renault Clio is available with classical rear wheel drive (1 version) and front wheel drive (11 versions).

This Renault is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 1.1 to 2.9 litres and power of from 60 to 255 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement 1.5 litres and power of from 65 to 100 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (9 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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Renault Clio 2003 3 door hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.9 to 11.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.2 to 4.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault Clio 2003 3 door hatchback petrol engine version is Renault Clio 1.2 16V, consuming 5.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Renault Clio 2003 3 door 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 12 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +10% for petrol engines and +13% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault Clio modification.

Renault Clio 2003 3 door hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 139 to 285 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 110 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 - 110 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.8 seconds has Renault Clio Sport V6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Renault Clio 1.5 DCi reaching this speed only in 15 seconds. The maximum top speed is 245 km/h for the 2.9 petrol 255 hp version (Renault Clio Sport V6).

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 1450 to 1515 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Renault Clio trunk space is 255 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1037 litres.

This Renault is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1200 €. According to user reviews, average Renault Clio repair costs are 100 € per year. Users calculated Renault Clio 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 48%, 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.

In user reviews Renault Clio received average grade 5.0 (from 10) which is relatively low, considering average rate 7.7 for similar aged cars. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 75% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Renault Clio prices

Renault Clio 2003 - 2005 hatchback price in Latvia is from 1000 € to 1500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault Clio price is very low - Renault Clio is approximately for 19 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2003 - 2005 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.