1998-2010 Clio OverviewRenault Clio Overview (1998 - 2010)
1998 - 2010
Tech Specs Summary
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- 99 - 155 mph
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- 5.8 - 15.0 seconds
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- 57 - 251 hp
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- 19.7 - 54.7 mpg
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- 1,940 - 3,252 lbs
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- 4 - 36.6 ft3
This generation of the Renault Clio was produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1998 - 2010. It's a front engined Hatchback with either front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and came with either 3 or 5 doors. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 57 hp 1.1 L Inline 4 gasoline engine all the way to a 251 hp 2.9 L V6 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Clio is the Renault Clio V6 Sport which scores 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 251 hp and a power/weight ratio of 12.96 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Renault Clio Campus 1.5 dCi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 706 miles and can store 9-36.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,168 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
