Renault Clio 2012 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 35 HP more power than Peugeot 208, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 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: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Used also on Peugeot 508 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 208 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Clio is 13 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1076 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 11 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. This could mean that the Renault Clio uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`714 | no data | |
| 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 | 6400 | |
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