Renault Clio vs Tesla Model 3 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Renault Clio has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the Tesla Model 3 costs 34300 £. That’s a price difference of around 17692 £.

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 Tesla Model 3 has a significantly edge – offering 460 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.10 s, while the Renault Clio takes 9.30 s. That’s about 6.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model 3 performs evident better – reaching 262 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 88 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 pulls convincingly stronger with 660 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 455 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 clearly lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1822 kg. The difference is around 698 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers noticeable more room – 594 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

When it comes to payload, Renault Clio a bit takes the win – 406 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

All in all, the Tesla Model 3 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.