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VW Grand California vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (70,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Grand California or Renault Clio?

VW Grand California vs Renault Clio: Key differences

VW Grand California

  • very slightly more power
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Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • substantially 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

Grand California

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Clio is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,179 £.

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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 VW Grand California offers very slightly more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Clio offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is considerably lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 1,850 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Clio offers substantially more boot space – 327 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 327 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries only slightly more – 463 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio is far ahead 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
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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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VW Grand California

The Grand California is Volkswagen's remarkable take on the camper van, blending practicality with comfort for the ultimate road trip experience. With ample space for both living and storage, it's designed for adventure seekers who don't want to compromise on amenities. Whether you're exploring coastal roads or setting up camp in the mountains, the Grand California offers a perfect home away from home.

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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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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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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 Grand California
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 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
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co2
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Length
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Width
2,040 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
146 - 448 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
VW
Brand
Renault
Is the VW Grand California offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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