Renault Clio 2013 vs Peugeot 308 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 12 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 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 5 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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 308 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2013 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 2013 1.5 engine  | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Renault Clio is 32 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 17 cm wider, 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`711 | 1`840 | |
| 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 (€): | 6600 | 7800 | |
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