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Nissan Ariya vs Renault Clio - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (435 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (37300 £ vs 16600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Renault Clio?

Nissan Ariya

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Renault Clio

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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 Nissan Ariya costs 37300 £. That’s a price difference of around 20692 £.

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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 Nissan Ariya has a clearly edge – offering 435 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 277 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Ariya performs slight better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Ariya pulls significantly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 395 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Renault Clio is convincingly lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 856 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers slightly more room – 468 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Ariya performs to a small extent better – up to 1350 L, which is about 174 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, Renault Clio barely noticeable takes the win – 463 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Ariya proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Ariya is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,300
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Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 24.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 402 - 531 km
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Nissan Ariya

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The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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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
37300 - 54800 £
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1980 - 2277 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4595 mm
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1280 - 1350 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Payload
363 - 420 kg
Payload
398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
218 - 435 HP
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault

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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Ariya have?

The Nissan Ariya is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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