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Ford Ranger vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Renault Clio?

Ford Ranger vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
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Renault Clio

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Clio is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,382 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Clio

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers significantly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers clearly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 507 Nm more.

Ranger

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 significantly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,203 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 526 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Ford Ranger
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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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Ford Ranger
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 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
42 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, 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
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
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