Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi

Renault Clio 2003 1.5 diesel description

Hatchback Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi has been produced from November, 2003 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 65 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
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This Renault Clio 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 163 km/h.

Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi fuel consumption is 4.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (23.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Renault Clio 2003 - 2005 versions, city fuel economy - 5.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 3.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1160 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 4.9 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Clio fuel consumption.

Renault Clio 1.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Renault Clio 2003

Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi technical data

Model: Renault Clio 1.5 DCi
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. November ... 2005. September 
Engine: 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 115 g/km
Power: 65 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 160 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 163 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.3 (combined) 5.4 (urban) 3.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 4.9 l/100km (48 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.81m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 255 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1037 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1515 kg

Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi engine K9K 1

Engine displacement 1461 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 18.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power 64 - 101 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 160 - 200 NM ON 2000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Renault Scenic Nissan Almera Nissan Micra Suzuki Jimny and 5 other models

All Renault Clio hatchback [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Renault Clio 2003 1.1 1.2

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.1 Petrol 60 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2003 1.1 1.2 16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.1 Petrol 75 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2003 1.1 1.2 16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.1 Petrol 75 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Renault Clio 2003 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 98 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2003 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 98 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi 1.5 Diesel 65 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 80 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2003 1.5 DCi

Most powerfull diesel version (100 HP)

1.5 Diesel 100 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2003 1.6 16V

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Clio 2003 1.6 16V

Most powerfull petrol version (110 HP)

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Renault Clio 2003 reviews
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