Renault Clio 3 Doors (2001 – 2006) vs MG ZR 5 Doors (2001 – 2004): 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 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 885 kg against 1,020 kg. At 4,011 mm, the MG ZR 5 Doors is 198 mm longer than the Renault Clio 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Renault
Clio 3 Doors
2001 – 2006
|
MG
ZR 5 Doors
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 58 – 169 hp | 101 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 94 – 200 Nm | 123 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 15.0 s | 7.8 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 220 km/h | 180 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 8.1 L/100 km | 5.2 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,810 – 3,813 mm | 4,011 mm |
| Width | 1,638 – 1,669 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,417 – 1,438 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 246 – 2,471 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 88 – 1,010 kg | 1,020 – 1,130 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

