Renault Clio 3 Doors (2001 – 2006) vs Honda Civic 3 Doors (2001 – 2003): specs compared

The Renault Clio 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 169 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 885 kg against 1,122 kg. At 4,140 mm, the Honda Civic 3 Doors is 327 mm longer than the Renault Clio 3 Doors.

Specification Renault Clio 3 Doors Renault Clio 3 Doors 2001 – 2006 Honda Civic 3 Doors Honda Civic 3 Doors 2001 – 2003
Overview
Origin France Japan
Documented years 2001 – 2006 2001 – 2003
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 11 5
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 58 – 169 hp 90 – 160 hp
Torque 94 – 200 Nm 130 – 220 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.2 – 15.0 s 8.7 – 11.6 s
Top speed 158 – 220 km/h 177 – 209 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.2 – 8.1 L/100 km 5.0 – 7.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,810 – 3,813 mm 4,140 mm
Width 1,638 – 1,669 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,417 – 1,438 mm 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 246 – 2,471 mm 2,581 mm
Curb weight 88 – 1,010 kg 1,122 – 1,286 kg

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