BMW i3 2017 vs Renault Clio 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW i3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Renault Clio has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW i3 is available with rear wheel drive, while Renault Clio can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.6 (hybrid, electric) | 1.0 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel, lPG, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with hybrid engines. BMW i3 is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 - 170 HP | 65 - 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 - 250 NM | 95 - 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.1 seconds | 9 - 17.1 seconds | |
| In general, BMW i3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Renault Clio. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | 4.2 - 5.8 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW i3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller, but higher. BMW i3 is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1069 litres | |
| BMW i3 has 131 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`715 | ~ 1`657 | |
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