Renault Clio (1996 - 1998)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
Renault Clio
Generation
57
Production years
1996 - 1998
Generation name
57
57.0
Avg
312.0
Higher is better
Doors
3
3

Dimensions

Length
3709 mm
3,686.0
Avg
4,460.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2472 mm
2,300.0
Avg
2,725.0
Higher is better
Width
1625 mm
1,625.0
Avg
1,860.0
Higher is better
Height
1395 mm
1,395.0
Avg
1,635.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
9.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
265 l
225.0
Avg
422.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
1055 l
870.0
Avg
1,354.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
3
3

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
155 - 195 km/h
155.0
Avg
213.0
Higher is better
Torque
88 - 150 Nm
88.0
Avg
213.0
Higher is better
Power
40 - 79 kW
40.0
Avg
96.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1149 - 1870 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,998.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 15 s
8.0
Avg
16.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
43 l
38.0
Avg
52.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 - 7 l/100km
  • renault LogoRenault Clio (This) 6 - 7 l/100km
    6.0
City consumption (NEDC)
8 - 9 l/100km
  • renault LogoRenault Clio (This) 8 - 9 l/100km
    8.0
Empty weight (EU)
930 - 1010 kg
930.0
Avg
1,349.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
70 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
650 - 800 kg
650.0
Avg
1,400.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
465 - 515 kg
465.0
Avg
665.0
Higher is better

Engines (Clio)

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Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.2 Oasis
Engine & Power
Power
40 kW / 54 HP
Capacity
1.1L (1,149 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
160 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
93 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.2 Maxi
Engine & Power
Power
44 kW / 60 HP
Capacity
1.2L (1,171 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15 s
Max. speed
155 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
88 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 D RN
Engine & Power
Power
47 kW / 64 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,870 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
161 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
118 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2250 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.4 RT
Engine & Power
Power
55 kW / 75 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
175 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
107 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5750 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8 Initiale
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,783 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
148 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8 RSi
Engine & Power
Power
79 kW / 107 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,783 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
195 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
150 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2750 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Renault Clio generations

Body type
Clio I
1990 - 1997
Length3709 mm
Height1395 mm
Wheelbase2472 mm
Length3709 mm
Body type
Clio I (1. Facelift)
1996 - 1998
Length3709 mm
Height1395 mm
Wheelbase2472 mm
Length3709 mm
Body type
Clio II
1998 - 2002
Length3773 mm
Height1417 mm
Wheelbase2472 mm
Length3773 mm (+64 mm)
Body type
Clio II (1. Facelift)
2001 - 2005
Length3773 mm
Height1417 mm
Wheelbase2471 mm
Length3773 mm
Body type
Clio Clio II (2. Facelift)
2003 - 2009
Length3812 mm
Height1417 mm
Wheelbase2471 mm
Length3812 mm (+39 mm)
Body type
Clio III
2005 - 2009
Length4203 mm
Height1518 mm
Wheelbase2575 mm
Length4203 mm (+391 mm)
Body type
Clio Clio II (3. Facelift)
2009 - 2012
Length3811 mm
Height1417 mm
Wheelbase2471 mm
Length3811 mm (-392 mm)
Body type
Clio III (1. Facelift)
2009 - 2014
Length4032 mm
Height1497 mm
Wheelbase2575 mm
Length4032 mm (+221 mm)
Body type
Clio IV
2012 - 2016
Length4063 mm
Height1448 mm
Wheelbase2589 mm
Length4063 mm (+31 mm)
Clio IV (1. Facelift)
2016 - 2020
Length4063 mm
Height1448 mm
Wheelbase2589 mm
Length4063 mm
Clio V
2019 - 2023
Length4050 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2583 mm
Length4050 mm (-13 mm)
Clio Clio V (1. Facelift)
2023 - Now
Length4053 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2583 mm
Length4053 mm (+3 mm)
Body type
Clio Clio VI
2025 - Now
Length4116 mm
Height1451 mm
Wheelbase2591 mm
Length4116 mm (+63 mm)
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1899
1899
Renault founded
1990
1990
I was introduced.
1996
1996
I (1. Facelift) was introduced.
1997
1997
I (1. Facelift) was introduced.
1998
1998
II was introduced and replaced I (1. Facelift).
2001
2001
II (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2002
2002
II (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2003
2003
Clio II (2. Facelift) was introduced.
2005
2005
III was introduced and replaced II (1. Facelift).
2009
2009
III (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced III.
2012
2012
IV was introduced and replaced Clio II (3. Facelift).
2014
2014
IV was introduced and replaced Clio II (3. Facelift).
2016
2016
IV (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced IV.
2019
2019
V was introduced.
2020
2020
V was introduced.
2023
2023
Clio V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced V.
2025
2025
Clio VI was introduced.

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