Peugeot 207 2007 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Peugeot 207 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 207 engine produces 8 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Peugeot 207 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 207 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Peugeot 207 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 207 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 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: | 7 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2005 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Clio 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 207 is 4 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 207 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
923 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 207 has 18 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. This could mean that the Peugeot 207 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 112 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 207 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Peugeot 207 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`640 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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