Renault Clio 2001 vs Citroen C3 2002
| 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 | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 23 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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, 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 C3 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 | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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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 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric 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`475 | 1`470 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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