Renault Clio 2009 vs Peugeot 207 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault Clio engine produces 8 HP more power than Peugeot 207, but torque is 5 NM less than Peugeot 207. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Twingo | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 207 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: | 4.23 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.51 m | |
| Renault Clio is 8 cm longer than the Peugeot 207, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1258 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage capacity. Renault Clio has 102 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 207, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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