Peugeot 208 2019 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Peugeot 208) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Clio) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.1 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 30 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 208 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 208 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 930 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: | 12 years | 8 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 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 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`658 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 600 | 7600 | |
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