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Renault Clio vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (158 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (16600 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Clio or VW Golf?

Renault Clio

VW Golf

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Clio has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8610 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.10 L. The difference is about 3 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 VW Golf has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Renault Clio is slightly lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 183 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Clio offers hardly perceptible more room – 391 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – up to 1237 L, which is about 61 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf slight takes the win – 508 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
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92 - 121 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
398 - 463 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

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Model Year
2023 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
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