1990-1998 Clio OverviewRenault Clio Overview (1990 - 1998)
1990 - 1998
Tech Specs Summary
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- 90 - 134 mph
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- 7.8 - 17.0 seconds
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- 47 - 148 hp
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- 29.1 - 42.8 mpg
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- 1,819 - 2,205 lbs
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- 9.4 - 37.3 ft3
This generation of the Renault Clio was produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1990 - 1998. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came with either 3 or 5 doors. There are many power levels available from either a 1.1 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 1.9 L Inline 4 diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Clio is the Renault Clio Williams 2.0 16v which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 148 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.75 lb/hp it has a top speed of 134 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Renault Clio RL 1.9 D is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 486 miles and can store 9.4-37.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,003 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 1,764 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
