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Renault Clio vs VW T-Roc comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 26,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Clio or VW T-Roc?

Renault Clio vs VW T-Roc: Key differences

Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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VW T-Roc

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • noticeably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Clio is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW T-Roc costs 26,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,381 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the VW T-Roc with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

T-Roc

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 Renault Clio offers marginally more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW T-Roc delivers noticeably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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 visibly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,465 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW T-Roc offers noticeably more boot space – 475 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW T-Roc carries a bit more – 515 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio is clearly superior overall 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

The Renault Clio is a smartly styled and practical compact hatch that feels at home in city traffic while offering a surprisingly refined ride. It pairs user-friendly tech and a comfortable interior with a reputation for being economical and easy to live with.

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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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VW T-Roc

The Volkswagen T‑Roc is a stylish, well-proportioned crossover that blends hatchback agility with SUV presence. It delivers a comfortable cabin, user-friendly tech and a composed ride, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want practicality with a bit of character.

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17 Sept 2025, 14:29:41

I've been driving the VW T‑Roc for a few months now and I'm totally satisfied. 🚗 The higher seating position gives me a great feeling of security and the visibility in city traffic is excellent. I especially like the modern infotainment system — everything works intuitively and quickly. On the motorway it feels very calm and stable, even at higher speeds. Overall a great car that's a lot of fun and still economical.

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Renault Clio
VW T-Roc

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Price
26,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
92 - 118 g/km
co2
126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,539 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Trunk capacity
284 - 475 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,768 mm
Width
1,811 - 1,828 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
453 - 463 kg
Payload
368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
190 Nm
Torque
200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Clio have?

The Renault Clio is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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