Peugeot 208 2019 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: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 208 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, 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 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 and Renault Clio are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Peugeot 208 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| 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 (€): | 16 600 | 9400 | |
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