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BMW X3 vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Renault Clio?

BMW X3 vs Renault Clio: Key differences

BMW X3

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably 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

X3

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Clio

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers substantially more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 240 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

X3

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 considerably lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 728 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 is far ahead overall 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 £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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The BMW X3 blends sporty handling with premium comfort, making it a strong choice for drivers who want an engaging everyday SUV. Its well-appointed interior and confident road manners give it broad appeal for families and commuters who value style and versatility.

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Reviews BMW X3

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Franck
3 Aug 2026, 09:01:46

I've been driving an X3 30e for a year. Vibration problems that BMW can't resolve and ultimately considers everything normal, even though an independent assessment says otherwise.
Too firm despite the adaptive suspension (20-inch wheels).
Excessive road/rolling noise.
Finish and presentation quality deplorable for a vehicle at this price.
The personal assistant is less effective than on my previous X3 (G01).

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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

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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technoman
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 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
88 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
570 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, 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
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
Is the BMW X3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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