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Renault Clio vs Honda ZR-V comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Clio or Honda ZR-V?

Renault Clio vs Honda ZR-V: Key differences

Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Clio

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Clio is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

ZR-V

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda ZR-V offers slightly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V delivers clearly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

Clio

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is markedly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries very slightly more – 463 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Reviews Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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technoman
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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Honda ZR-V

The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
92 - 118 g/km
co2
130 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,768 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
453 - 463 kg
Payload
440 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
190 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Honda
What drivetrain options does the Renault Clio have?

The Renault Clio is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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