Renault Clio 2005 vs Citroen C3 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 61 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Clio is 14 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 17 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Renault Clio uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 115 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`483 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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