Renault Clio 2008 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 35 HP less power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Peugeot 307. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 307 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: | 4.20 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 23 cm shorter than the Peugeot 307, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2211 litres | |
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Peugeot 307 has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 81 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 307, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 307, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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