Peugeot 208 2019 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 70 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 208 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 208 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 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 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Espace | |
| 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 | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`714 | |
| 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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