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Fiat Topolino vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Renault Clio?

Fiat Topolino vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Clio

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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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

Topolino

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.

Fiat Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Renault Clio costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,580 £.

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 Renault Clio offers substantially more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Clio delivers clearly more torque with 190 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 146 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Clio offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is considerably lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,202 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Clio offers considerably more boot space – 327 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries considerably more – 463 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio 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 £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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Fiat Topolino

The Fiat Topolino is a pint-sized charmer that turns every commute into a smile-inducing event, marrying vintage Italian flair with a delightfully simple driving experience. For city buyers who prize personality over pace, it offers quirky practicality, effortless parking and an irresistible retro look that feels like a Vespa with four wheels.

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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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Fiat Topolino
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,400 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
138 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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