Renault Clio 2005 vs Citroen C3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Renault Clio and Citroen C3 have the same engine power, but Renault Clio torque is 52 NM more than Citroen C3. Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 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 Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Clio is 14 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 17 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Renault Clio uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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