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Renault Clio vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Clio or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Renault Clio vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Toyota Corolla Cross

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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 Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,648 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Corolla Cross

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 Toyota Corolla Cross offers a bit more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Clio

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is slightly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers visibly more boot space – 425 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries moderately more – 560 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio leads convincingly 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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Reviews Renault Clio

4.7 (1 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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4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Henk
13 Feb 2026, 15:47:52

Very good in terms of power. Less good on sound and getting in because of a protruding dashboard.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,768 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
453 - 463 kg
Payload
515 - 560 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
190 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

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

The Renault Clio is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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