Renault Clio 2005 vs Peugeot 207 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 207 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 8 HP less power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Peugeot 207. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 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 Peugeot 207, 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| 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`680 | 1`678 | |
| 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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