Renault Clio 2013 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 20 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed 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 axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 32 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 443 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 167 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 308, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9400 | |
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