Renault Clio I or Renault Clio II?

1990–1998 vs 1998–2005 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Clio I 3,709 mm, Clio II 3,835 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Clio I 265 l, Clio II 255 l.
Lowest consumption: Clio I 5.4 l/100 km, Clio II 4.3 l/100 km.
Power: Clio I 40–110 kW, Clio II 43–188 kW.
Standard equipment: Clio I 11 items (RL), Clio II 16 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Clio I1990–1998 · 10 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Renault Clio II1998–2005 · 10 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilegeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Renault Clio I1990–1998no listings	Renault Clio II1998–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,709 mm	Length3,773 mm–3,835 mm
Width	Width1,616 mm–1,680 mm	Width1,639 mm–1,810 mm
Height	Height1,375 mm–1,400 mm	Height1,362 mm–1,417 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,470 mm–2,472 mm	Wheelbase2,471 mm–2,498 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume265 l	Trunk volume100 l–255 l
Curb weight	Curb weight825 kg–981 kg	Curb weight935 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank43 l	Fuel tank50 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–1998	Production years1998–2005
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)	Power43–188 kW (58–256 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)1.1–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 D	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 100
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 Williams	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · 3.0 V6 24V
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed255 km/h
Trim levelsRL · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · RL	Items in the base trim16 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · Baccara	Items in the top trim26 · Dynamique
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Clio I or Renault Clio II?

Length: Renault Clio II 3,835 mm, Renault Clio I 3,709 mm (a 126 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,498 vs 2,472 mm. Boot: 255 vs 265 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Clio I or Renault Clio II?

The most frugal Renault Clio I uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 D); the most frugal Renault Clio II 4.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 100).

Which is more powerful — Renault Clio I or Renault Clio II?

The strongest Renault Clio I makes 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 Williams); the strongest Renault Clio II 188 kW (256 hp) (3.0 V6 24V).

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