Renault Clio Clio III

Renault Clio Clio III
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The Renault Clio Clio III (2005–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 179 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: X85 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,060–4,270 mm RDW3,986–4,233 mm
Width1,730 mm RDW1,707–1,720 mm
Height1,440–1,500 mm RDW1,497 mm
Wheelbase2,590 mm RDW2,451–2,575 mm
Front track1,458–1,520 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,450–1,520 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight962–1,096 kg RDW1,150 kg
Mass in running order1,062–1,196 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,580–1,711 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,200 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer531–595 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed167–199 km/h RDW–
Torque105–240 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/55R16, 185/65R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years71.4% (70.9–72.0)86.4%24,407
9–12 years67.6% (67.3–67.9)77.9%103,834

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes40.1%26.1%
Tyres37.3%30.7%
Suspension28.8%24.6%
Lights and electrics15.8%15.8%
Body, chassis and structure11.0%6.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)9.1%8.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 179 versions of the Renault Clio Clio III

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European Union 62 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2013–20150.9 L–Petrol104 g/km20,694
2011–20151.1 L48 kW (65 PS)Petrol127–138 g/km1,071
2013–20151.2 L–Petrol120 g/km471
2012–20141.5 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel89–90 g/km419,195
2012–20140.9 L66 kW (90 PS)Petrol104–105 g/km269,644
2012–20141.1 L54 kW (73 PS)Petrol127 g/km202,683
2011–20141.5 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel95–106 g/km411,533
2011–20141.1 L55 kW (75 PS)Petrol130–136 g/km464,996
2013–20141.2 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol120 g/km22,136
2012–20141.1 L54 kW (73 PS)LPG117–127 g/km18,557
2013–20141.6 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol144 g/km12,361
2012–20141.5 L54 kW (73 PS)Diesel94–95 g/km298
20140.9 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel111 g/km57
2010–2014––Petrol120–142 g/km1,703
2010–2014––Diesel91–123 g/km808
2011–20141.5 L65 kW (88 PS)Diesel100–104 g/km165,749
20141.5 L66 kW (90 PS)Petrol93 g/km24
20141.1 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel127 g/km21
20142.6 L–Petrol127 g/km18
20141.5 L60 kW (82 PS)Diesel101 g/km17
20140.9 L54 kW (73 PS)Petrol114 g/km12
20131.5 L–Other fuel96 g/km11,676
20131.1 L–Other fuel130 g/km4,681
20130.9 L–Other fuel108 g/km3,671
2011–20131.1 L76 kW (103 PS)Petrol125 g/km52,893
20132.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol190 g/km161
2011–20131.1 L55 kW (75 PS)LPG122–127 g/km11,957
20131.6 L–Other fuel144 g/km52
2011–20131.1 L55 kW (75 PS)Flex fuel (E85)134–135 g/km7,154
2011–20132.0 L148 kW (201 PS)Petrol190–191 g/km7,812
2011–20131.5 L78 kW (106 PS)Diesel110–116 g/km14,559
2011–20131.1 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol126–128 g/km12,134
20131.2 L–Other fuel120 g/km31
20130.9 L66 kW (90 PS)Petrol105 g/km29
2011–20131.6 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol178–179 g/km12,567
20121.1 L53 kW (72 PS)LPG121 g/km4,604
2011–20121.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Petrol155–156 g/km2,314
20121.1 L76 kW (103 PS)LPG125 g/km19
20121.5 L–Petrol125 g/km15
2011–20121.5 L63 kW (86 PS)Diesel113–129 g/km9,690
20111.5 L50 kW (68 PS)Diesel117 g/km11,670
20111.5 L47 kW (64 PS)Diesel115 g/km5,428
20111.1 L44 kW (60 PS)LPG119 g/km3,546
20111.1 L43 kW (58 PS)Petrol140 g/km2,609
2011––Petrol–662
20111.1 L75 kW (102 PS)Petrol–276
20111.5 L48 kW (65 PS)Diesel120 g/km270
20111.5 L62 kW (84 PS)Diesel112 g/km172
20111.5 L–Petrol–113
2011––Diesel–101
20111.1 L58 kW (79 PS)Petrol133 g/km91
20112.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol–12
20111.4 L72 kW (98 PS)Petrol158 g/km10
20101.5 L–Diesel116 g/km319,314
20101.1 L–Petrol135 g/km265,581
20101.1 L–LPG125 g/km53,102
20101.6 L–Petrol172 g/km14,487
20102.0 L–Petrol194 g/km7,101
20101.1 L–Flex fuel (E85)139 g/km958
20101.4 L–Petrol158 g/km315
2010––Other fuel137 g/km115
20101.5 L–Diesel123 g/km55

United Kingdom 52 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2014TCE 90 16" wheels0.9 LPetrolManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2013–2014TCE 90 17" wheels0.9 LPetrolManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2013–2014TCE 90 ECO0.9 LPetrolManual4.3 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013–20141.2 16V 751.1 LPetrolManual5.5–5.8 L/100 km NEDC127–135 g/km
2013–20141.2 Turbo 1001.1 LPetrolManual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2013–2014GT Line1.2 LPetrolAutomatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2013–20141.5 dCi 881.5 LDieselManual4.0 L/100 km NEDC106 g/km
2013–20141.5 dCi 88 ECO1.5 LDieselManual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
2013–2014dCi 90 16" wheels1.5 LDieselManual3.4 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
2013–2014dCi 90 ECO1.5 LDieselManual3.2 L/100 km NEDC83 g/km
2013–2014dCi 90 17" wheels1.5 LDieselManual3.4–3.6 L/100 km NEDC90–93 g/km
2014dCi 90 AUTO EDC1.5 LDieselAutomatic3.7 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2013–20141.6 VVT1.6 LPetrolAutomatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2013–2014Renaultsport1.6 LPetrolAutomatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–20142.0 200 and Cup2.0 LPetrolManual8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2006–20121.2 16V 751.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.6–5.9 L/100 km NEDC135–139 g/km
20121.2 TCE 100 · 1.2 Turbo 1001.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
20121.5 dCi 881.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC106 g/km
20121.5 dCi 88 ECO1.5 LDiesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
20121.6 VVT1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012Gordini2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.2 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
20101.2 TCe 1001.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2006–20101.5 dCi 1061.5 LDiesel6-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC123 g/km
2006–20101.5 dCi 861.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.3–4.4 L/100 km NEDC115–117 g/km
2006–20101.6 VVT 111 · 1.6 VVT 111 Auto1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20101.6 VVT 1281.6 LPetrol6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
2010Renault Sport 2002.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.3 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2007–20091.2 16V · Sport 1.2 16V1.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2008–20091.21.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
2008–20091.2 16V 75 Quickshift1.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC133 g/km
2008–20091.2 TCE 1001.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2006–20091.5 dCi 65 (C/BB07EF) · 1.5 dCi 68 · 1.5 dCi 651.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2008–2009Sport 1.5 dCi 681.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2006–20091.5 dCi 681.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC120–123 g/km
2008–20091.5 dCi 86 Quickshift1.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2006–20091.6 VVT 1111.6 LPetrol5-speed manual6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC157–160 g/km
2007–2009Dynamique S 138 2.0 VVT2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC173 g/km
2008–2009Dynamique S 138 2.0 VVT Auto2.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2008–2009RenaultSport 1972.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.4 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
2006–20071.2 (C/BB2DEF) · 1.21.1 LPetrol5-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2006–20071.4 16V 981.4 LPetrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2006–20071972.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.9 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
20061.2 16V (C/BB05EF)1.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20061.2 16V Quickshift5 (C/BB0WEH)1.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
20061.4 16V (C/BB0PEG)1.4 LPetrol5-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
20061.4 16V (C/BB0PEA)1.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20061.5 dCi 80 (C/BB08EF)1.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20061.5 dCi 100 (C/BB2G05)1.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
20061.6 16V (C/BB1DEA)1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
20061.6 16V (C/BB1DEF)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2006Renaultsport 182 (CB220F)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
2006Renaultsport V6 255 (C61U06)2.9 LPetrol6-speed manual11.9 L/100 km NEDC285 g/km

France 65 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014Nouvelle CLIO 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL–53 kW (72 PS)LPG5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC116 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL–54 kW (73 PS)LPG5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Nouvelle 1.2 16V (75ch)–54 kW (73 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Nouvelle 1.2 16V (75ch)–54 kW (73 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2013–2014CLIO III 3p 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2013–2014CLIO III 5p 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Graphite dCi (75ch) eco2–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Graphite dCi (75ch) eco2–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Graphite dCi (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Graphite dCi (90ch) EDC eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic3.7 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Graphite EnergydCi (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.5 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Graphite EnergyTCe (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Graphite TCe (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Nouvelle EnergydCi (90ch) eco2 83g–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.2 L/100 km NEDC83 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Graphite dCi (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Graphite dCi (90ch) EDC eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic3.7 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Graphite EnergydCi (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.5 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Graphite EnergyTCe (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Graphite TCe (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Nouvelle EnergydCi (90ch) eco2 83g–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.2 L/100 km NEDC83 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Estate Graphite TCe (120ch) EDC eco2 · Nouvelle CLIO Estate TCe (120ch) EDC eco2–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO Graphite TCe (120ch) EDC eco2 · Nouvelle CLIO TCe (120ch) EDC eco2–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2014Nouvelle CLIO R.S. 1.6 T (200ch) EDC–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO 1.2 16v (75ch)–54 kW (73 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Estate 1.2 16V (75ch)–54 kW (73 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO dCi (75ch) eco2–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Estate dCi (75ch) eco2–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2013CLIO III 5p dCi (75ch) eco2–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Energy TCe (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Energy TCe (90ch) eco2 99g–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Energy dCi (90ch) eco2 83g–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.2 L/100 km NEDC83 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Energy dCi (90ch) eco2 90g–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.4 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Estate Energy TCe (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Estate Energy dCi (90ch) eco2 EDC–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.5 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Estate Energy dCi (90ch) eco2 83g–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.2 L/100 km NEDC83 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Estate Energy dCi (90ch) eco2 90g–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.4 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO TCe (120ch) EDC–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO Estate TCe (120ch) EDC–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2013Nouvelle CLIO R.S. (200ch) EDC–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2012CLIO III 5P 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2012CLIO III 3P 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2012CLIO Estate Live 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2012CLIO III 5P 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL · CLIO III 3P 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL–55 kW (75 PS)LPG5-speed manual5.8–7.6 L/100 km NEDC121–135 g/km
2012CLIO III Live 5P dCi (75ch) eco2 105g–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012CLIO III 3P dCi (75ch) eco2–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012CLIO Estate Live dCi (75ch) eco2 105g–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012CLIO Campus Evolution 5P 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC133 g/km
2012CLIO Campus Evolution 3P 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC133 g/km
2012CLIO III 5P dCi (90ch) 89g eco2–65 kW (88 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.4 L/100 km NEDC89 g/km
2012CLIO Estate dCi (90ch) 94g eco2–65 kW (88 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
2012CLIO III 5P dCi (90ch) eco2–65 kW (88 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012CLIO III 3P dCi (90ch) eco2–65 kW (88 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012CLIO Estate dCi (90ch) eco2–65 kW (88 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012CLIO III 5P TCe (100ch)–76 kW (103 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2012CLIO III 3P TCe (100ch)–76 kW (103 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2012CLIO Estate TCe (100ch) eco2–76 kW (103 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2012CLIO III 3P dCi (105ch) eco2–78 kW (106 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2012CLIO Estate dCi (105ch) eco2–78 kW (106 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2012CLIO III 5P dCi (105ch) eco2–78 kW (106 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2012CLIO III 3P 1.6 16V BVA4–82 kW (111 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012CLIO III 5P 1.6 16V BVA4–82 kW (111 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012CLIO Estate 1.6 16V BVA4–82 kW (111 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012CLIO III 5P 1.6 16V (128ch)–94 kW (128 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2012CLIO III 3P 1.6 16V (128ch)–94 kW (128 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2012CLIO III Cup R.S 2.0 16V (203ch)–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km

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