Renault Clio 2012 1.0

Renault Clio 2012 0.9 petrol description

Hatchback Renault Clio 2012 1.0 is being produced from January, 2012. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 0.9 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5250 rpm and torque 135 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 3-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available.
More engine specs 
This Renault Clio 0.9 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Renault Clio 2012 1.0 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Renault Clio 2012 1.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Renault Clio 2012 1.0 fuel consumption is 4.3 litres per 100km (23.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 5.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 3.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 40 litres or 10.57 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100 km, which is 47% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Clio fuel consumption.

Renault Clio safety

During safety testing Renault Clio has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Renault Clio is evaluated with very good rate 88 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 89 from 100, for pedestrian protection Renault Clio got 66 points from 100.
Renault Clio safety equipment has been rated as outstanding - 99 percents from 100.

Renault Clio 0.9 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Renault Clio 2012

Renault Clio 2012 1.0 technical data

Model: Renault Clio 1.0
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2012. January
Engine: 898 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: 99 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 5250 RPM Torque: 135 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.3 (combined) 5.3 (urban) 3.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km (37.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres (10.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.06m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 300 litres
Gross weight: 1588 kg

Renault Clio 2012 1.0 engine H4BT

Engine displacement 898 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 72.2 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 73.1 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 150,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Renault Clio 2012 1.0 oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info
Power 90 - 93 HP ON 5250 RPM
Torque 135 - 140 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 12 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2015 onwards.

Engine also used on Dacia Logan Renault Captur Nissan Micra Smart ForFour and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Renault Clio hatchback [2012 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Renault Clio 2012 0.9 1.0

Most fuel efficient petrol version

0.9 Petrol 90 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2012 1.5 dCi 1.5 Diesel 90 HP 3.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2012 RS 1.6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds

1.6 Petrol 200 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (6)
Renault Clio 2012 reviews
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