Renault Clio 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

 
Renault Clio
2003 - 2005
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol

Performance

Power: 98 HP140 HP
Torque: 127 NM220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.9 seconds8.8 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving.
Renault Clio engine produces 42 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.37.1
Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 3.81 m4.20 m
Width: 1.64 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.48 m
Renault Clio is smaller.
Renault Clio is 39 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 255 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1035 litres1305 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Renault Clio has 95 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 270 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no datano data
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 10002000
Rating in user reviews: 5.0/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: Renault Clio has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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