Renault Clio 2003 vs Citroen C2 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 23 HP more power than Citroen C2, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Citroen C2. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Clio engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Clio is 14 cm longer than the Citroen C2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 166 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 879 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage capacity. Renault Clio has 89 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 156 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen C2, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C2, so Citroen C2 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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