Renault Clio 2009 vs Peugeot 308 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 25 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.1 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 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 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, 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 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 2009 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 2009 1.5 engine Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Clio is 27 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1736 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 69 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`690 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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