Citroën C3 vs Renault Clio
The key differences
The Citroën C3 is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 111 hp, 4 hp more than the Renault Clio's best.
The Renault Clio is 120 mm (5 in) longer than the Citroën C3.
Typical kerb weights are 1,155 kg for the Renault Clio and 980 kg for the Citroën C3.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Citroën C3 | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Car | Car |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 71–111 hp (53–83 kW) | 66–107 hp (49–80 kW) |
| Torque | 118–250 Nm | 190–205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4–13.3 s | 8.3–10.1 s |
| Top speed | 169–198 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 3 | 6 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.5 l/100 km | 4 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | — | — |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 3,996 mm (157 in) | 4,116 mm (162 in) |
| Width | 1,749 mm (69 in) | 1,768 mm (70 in) |
| Height | 1,474 mm (58 in) | 1,451 mm (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,539 mm (100 in) | 2,591 mm (102 in) |
| Kerb weight | 980 kg (2,161 lb) | 1,155 kg (2,546 lb) |
| Sold in | Europe | Europe |