Renault Clio 2005 vs Citroen C3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 3 HP less power than Citroen C3, but torque is 52 NM more than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.9 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 Citroen C3, 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 255 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 50 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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