Peugeot 207 2007 vs Renault Clio 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Peugeot 207 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 207 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Peugeot 207 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 207 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 207 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 207 is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1258 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Peugeot 207 has 102 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 207 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Clio, which means Peugeot 207 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`758 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 | 2800 | |
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