Peugeot 208 2015 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Peugeot 208 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 208 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Peugeot 208 is 10 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 208 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 311 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 208 has 11 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The Renault Clio may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`588 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9400 | |
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