Citroën C3 Renault Clio

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Comparison table

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Citroën C3 Renault Clio
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2019-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 19,490 € 22,390
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 62/100 70/100
Efficiency (differs) 68/100 71/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) 56/100 64/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 42/100 44/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 100 90
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.6 12.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 183 174
Length (mm) (differs) 4015 4053
Width (mm) (differs) 1755 1798
Height (mm) (differs) 1567 1440
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1226 1172
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 1100
Boot (l) (differs) 310 391
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.6
Petrol consumption (l/100km) (differs) 5.4
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Citroën C3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C3 · Efficiency: WLTP PureTech 100 5.6 l/100km vs B-segment petrol (manufacturer figure, indicative; still little real-world data) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C3 · Practicality: Boot 310 l + raised seating, vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol 5.6 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Renault Clio · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 segment + owner reviews + RDW recalls · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault Clio · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 5.4 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault Clio · Practicality: Boot 391 l vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault Clio · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides for the segment (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault Clio · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · III (2024, PureTech 100)

Citroën C3

Third-generation C3 (2024), slightly higher on the wheels than the previous one, on the Smart Car platform. The petrol version is the PureTech 100 (1.2 three-cylinder turbo); WLTP consumption around 5.6 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Shares the body with the electric ë-C3 (photo). Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · V (TCe 90/100, facelift 2023)

Renault Clio

B-segment hatchback on the CMF-B platform. WLTP consumption around 5.4 l/100km for the TCe 90 (manufacturer figure indicative); owners report 6-6.5 l/100km in practice (public forums not measured by us). Boot 391 l is on the roomy side for the class.

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