Renault Clio II or Renault Clio III?

1998–2005 vs 2005–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Clio II 3,835 mm, Clio III 4,241 mm — a 41 cm difference.
Boot: Clio II 255 l, Clio III 439 l.
Lowest consumption: Clio II 4.3 l/100 km, Clio III 4.3 l/100 km.
Power: Clio II 43–188 kW, Clio III 48–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Clio II 16 items (Authentique), Clio III 20 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Clio III2005–2012 · 10 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilegeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Clio II1998–2005no listings	Renault Clio III2005–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,773 mm–3,835 mm	Length3,986 mm–4,241 mm
Width	Width1,639 mm–1,810 mm	Width1,707 mm–1,768 mm
Height	Height1,362 mm–1,417 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,519 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,471 mm–2,498 mm	Wheelbase2,575 mm–2,585 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume100 l–255 l	Trunk volume288 l–439 l
Curb weight	Curb weight935 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,075 kg–1,230 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2005	Production years2005–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power43–188 kW (58–256 hp)	Power48–147 kW (65–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.9	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, Rear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 100	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 85
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · 3.0 V6 24V	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 16V RS 200
Top speed	Top speed255 km/h	Top speed225 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Authentique	Items in the base trim20 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Dynamique	Items in the top trim36 · Dynamique
Equipment · Comfort2 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Renault Clio III 4,241 mm, Renault Clio II 3,835 mm (a 406 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,585 vs 2,498 mm. Boot: 439 vs 255 l.

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

The most frugal Renault Clio II uses 4.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 100); the most frugal Renault Clio III 4.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 85).

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

The strongest Renault Clio II makes 188 kW (256 hp) (3.0 V6 24V); the strongest Renault Clio III 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 16V RS 200).

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