Renault Clio III or Renault Clio IV?

2005–2012 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Clio III 4,241 mm, Clio IV 4,262 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Clio III 439 l, Clio IV 443 l.
Lowest consumption: Clio III 4.3 l/100 km, Clio IV 3.4 l/100 km.
Power: Clio III 48–147 kW, Clio IV 54–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Clio III 20 items (Authentique), Clio IV 26 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Clio IV2012–2019 · 10 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, ExpressionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Clio III2005–2012no listings	Renault Clio IV2012–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,986 mm–4,241 mm	Length4,062 mm–4,262 mm
Width	Width1,707 mm–1,768 mm	Width1,731 mm–1,732 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,519 mm	Height1,435 mm–1,448 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,575 mm–2,585 mm	Wheelbase2,589 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–439 l	Trunk volume300 l–443 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,075 kg–1,230 kg	Curb weight1,055 kg–1,204 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2012	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power48–147 kW (65–200 hp)	Power54–147 kW (73–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)0.9–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 85	Lowest consumption3.4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 90 Grandtour
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 16V RS 200	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 1.6 RS 200 EDC
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Authentique	Items in the base trim26 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Dynamique	Items in the top trim38 · Intens
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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 · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 12
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
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 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Renault Clio IV 4,262 mm, Renault Clio III 4,241 mm (a 21 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,589 vs 2,585 mm. Boot: 443 vs 439 l.

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

The most frugal Renault Clio III uses 4.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 85); the most frugal Renault Clio IV 3.4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 90 Grandtour).

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

The strongest Renault Clio III makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 16V RS 200); the strongest Renault Clio IV 147 kW (200 hp) (1.6 RS 200 EDC).

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