MINI Aceman vs Renault Clio – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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 MINI Aceman costs 25500 £. That’s a price difference of around 8872 £.

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 MINI Aceman has a significantly edge – offering 258 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Aceman is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Renault Clio takes 9.30 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MINI Aceman performs a bit better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Aceman pulls significantly stronger with 350 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Clio is convincingly lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1720 kg. The difference is around 596 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Clio offers clearly perceptible more room – 391 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Clio performs minimal better – up to 1069 L, which is about 64 L more than the MINI Aceman.

When it comes to payload, MINI Aceman distinct takes the win – 530 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Our conclusion: The MINI Aceman proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MINI Aceman is the better all-rounder in this comparison.