Renault Clio vs VW Taigo – Which car suits you better?

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 to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the VW Taigo costs 19600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3039 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio manages with 4.30 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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 Taigo has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 150 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Renault Clio takes 9.30 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Taigo performs slightly better – reaching 212 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Taigo pulls slightly stronger with 250 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Clio is hardly perceptible lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1229 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Taigo offers slightly more room – 440 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Taigo performs somewhat better – up to 1222 L, which is about 153 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, VW Taigo a bit takes the win – 457 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Taigo proves to be edges out slightly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Taigo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.