Renault Clio 2008 vs Renault Clio 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 197 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio 2008 engine produces 57 HP more power than Renault Clio 2006, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Renault Clio 2006. Thanks to more power Renault Clio 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio 2008 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio 2008 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio 2008 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Koleos | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Clio 2008 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: | 3.99 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Clio 2008 is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Clio 2008 and Renault Clio 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio 2008 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Clio 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1200 | |
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