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Jeep Renegade vs Renault Clio – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Jeep Renegade or Renault Clio fits your lifestyle better.

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Jeep Renegade vs Renault Clio: A Clash of Styles and Capabilities

In the world of automobiles, diversity is key. This comparison highlights two distinctive models that cater to different preferences and needs: the Jeep Renegade and the Renault Clio. Both vehicles offer unique features, innovations, and performances that appeal to different types of drivers. Let's delve into their specificities to discover which might suit you more.

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Exterior and Design

The Jeep Renegade stands prominently with its robust SUV aesthetics, characterized by its assertive stance and muscular lines. It's a vehicle designed to make a statement both in urban and off-road environments. With a length of 4236 mm, a width of 1805 mm, and a height of up to 1718 mm, it's a substantial presence on the road.

Meanwhile, the Renault Clio epitomizes the compact elegance of a hatchback. Its dimensions reflect a more city-friendly profile with a length of 4053 mm, width of 1798 mm, and a streamlined height of 1440 mm. The Clio’s design philosophy focuses on fluidity and urban mobility, appealing to those who relish maneuverability and style.

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Powertrain and Performance

When it comes to power, the Jeep Renegade offers a choice between a petrol mild hybrid and a plug-in hybrid option, delivering up to 240 HP with impressive acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 7.1 seconds. The model includes automatic gearbox choices and both front-wheel and all-wheel drive capabilities, ensuring versatility in various driving conditions. Moreover, its consumption ranges from 5.5 to an economical 2.1 L/100 km, depending on model choice, with an electric range of 36 km.

The Renault Clio, on the other hand, offers an array of engine types, including a full hybrid, petrol, and LPG options. Its full hybrid generates up to 143 HP, allowing a 0-100 km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds, suitable for city sprinters. The model showcases frugality with consumption rates starting at 4.3 L/100 km for the hybrid variant, emphasizing eco-efficiency with low CO2 emissions.

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Interior and Practicality

Stepping inside the Jeep Renegade, you are greeted with a spacious cabin designed for five. It strikes a balance between ruggedness and comfort, equipped with features that enhance the driving experience across various terrains. The trunk capacity ranges from 330 to 351 liters, practical for everyday needs and adventures alike.

The Renault Clio also accommodates five passengers and emphasizes refined comfort and technological integration. Its trunk capacity ranges from 301 to 391 liters, which fits well with its city-centric appeal, offering a practical solution for urban commuters who occasionally indulge in weekend getaways.

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Technological Innovations

The Renegade and Clio embrace modern technology to elevate the driving experience. The Jeep Renegade integrates advanced navigation and infotainment systems alongside safety features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, delivering peace of mind both on and off the road.

The Renault Clio, renowned for its tech-savvy personality, offers intuitive infotainment with seamless connectivity options, including smartphone integration. Safety technologies are abundant, providing essential driver assistance features that enhance urban driving safety and convenience.

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Conclusion

Choosing between the Jeep Renegade and the Renault Clio boils down to lifestyle and personal preference. The Renegade fulfills the needs of those seeking adventure and confidence across diverse terrain types, while the Clio appeals to urbanites with an appreciation for efficiency, style, and maneuverability. Each vehicle is a testament to its brand's design philosophy and engineering prowess, offering something unique to inform and excite prospective buyers.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Clio has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the Jeep Renegade costs 26700 £. That’s a price difference of around 10072 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Jeep Renegade manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.10 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

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 Jeep Renegade has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 240 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Renegade is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.10 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Jeep Renegade performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 199 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Jeep Renegade pulls slightly stronger with 240 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Renault Clio is distinct lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 296 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Clio offers a bit more room – 391 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Jeep Renegade performs barely noticeable better – up to 1297 L, which is about 121 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, Jeep Renegade somewhat takes the win – 570 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Jeep Renegade proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Jeep Renegade is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Jeep Renegade

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.5 L
  • Electric Range : 36 km

Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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Renault Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
26700 - 39200 £
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1770 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4236 mm
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Width
1805 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Height
1684 - 1718 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1277 - 1297 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1469 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Jeep Renegade have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.