Renault Clio 2005 vs Peugeot 207 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 3 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Peugeot 207. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 207 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: | 3.99 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 207, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 923 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Clio has 18 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 207. The Peugeot 207 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 112 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.9 metres more than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 207, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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