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Renault Clio vs Suzuki Jimny – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Renault Clio

Suzuki Jimny

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Clio has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25300 £. That’s a price difference of around 8692 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Clio manages with 4.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.70 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

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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 Renault Clio has a noticeable edge – offering 158 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.80 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Clio performs slightly better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Clio pulls distinct stronger with 205 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Clio offers clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Renault Clio is slight lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1165 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Clio performs noticeable better – up to 1176 L, which is about 313 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, Renault Clio clearly takes the win – 463 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Clio proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Clio is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Renault Clio
Suzuki Jimny

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Renault Clio

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 67 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 5.3 L
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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Price
25300 - 27700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
92 - 121 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Curb weight
1165 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Length
3645 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Height
1705 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
398 - 463 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.80 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1462 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2026
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Suzuki

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The Renault Clio is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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