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Renault Clio vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Clio or Lotus Emira?

Renault Clio vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • significantly more power
  • significantly 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 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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers significantly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

Clio

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Clio offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is markedly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 319 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Clio offers considerably more boot space – 327 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 176 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries clearly more – 463 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio is decisively ahead 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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Renault Clio

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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
92 - 118 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,768 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
453 - 463 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
190 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Renault Clio have?

The Renault Clio is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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