Renault Clio 2012 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 40 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 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: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage capacity. Renault Clio has 35 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 9400 | 16 600 | |
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