Citroen C2 2005 vs Renault Clio 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Clio, but torque is 10 NM less than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Citroen C2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 1007 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C2 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: | 3.67 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Citroen C2 is 14 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C2 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 193 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | 1037 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Citroen C2 has 62 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 158 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Citroen C2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C2, so Citroen C2 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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