Renault Clio 2019 vs BMW i3 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Renault Clio is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW i3 is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Renault Clio is available with front wheel drive, while BMW i3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel, lPG, hybrid) | 0.6 (hybrid, electric) | |
| Both cars are available with hybrid engines. BMW i3 is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 - 130 HP | 38 - 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 - 260 NM | 56 - 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 - 17.1 seconds | 7.3 - 8.1 seconds | |
| In general, BMW i3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Renault Clio. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 5.8 | 0.6 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW i3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger, but lower. Renault Clio is 4 cm longer than the BMW i3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 391 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1069 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 131 litres more trunk space than the BMW i3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW i3, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`657 | ~ 1`715 | |
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