Renault Clio 2001 vs Citroen C3 2002

 
Renault Clio
2001 - 2003
Citroen C3
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.1 Petrol1.1 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 60 HP61 HP
Torque: 93 NM94 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15 seconds17.3 seconds
Renault Clio engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Citroen C3. Despite less power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.06.0
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway900 km on highway
800 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption
Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 18 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Kangoo, Renault TwingoInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Citroen C2
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 3.81 m3.85 m
Width: 1.64 m1.67 m
Height: 1.42 m1.52 m
Renault Clio is smaller.
Renault Clio is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 510 litres305 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1150 litres
Renault Clio has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Renault Clio has 205 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The Citroen C3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`463
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

below average
Citroen C3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 10001200
Pros and Cons: Renault Clio has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
Citroen C3 has
  • electric power steering
  • fewer faults
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