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Audi A8 vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Renault Clio?

Audi A8 vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Clio is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Clio

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 413 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 610 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is substantially lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 833 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers a bit more boot space – 390 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio is slightly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £17,100
Clio

Renault Clio

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a smartly styled and practical compact hatch that feels at home in city traffic while offering a surprisingly refined ride. It pairs user-friendly tech and a comfortable interior with a reputation for being economical and easy to live with.

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Reviews Renault Clio

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31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Audi A8
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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