Renault Clio 2008 vs Peugeot 207 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Clio) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 207) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 207 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 35 HP less power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Peugeot 207. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 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: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| 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: | 4.20 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 5 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 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`758 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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