Renault Clio 2005 vs Citroen C3 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 98 HP | 75 HP | |
Torque: | 127 NM | 120 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.99 m | 3.85 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.67 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`510 | |
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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