Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Renault introduced a facelifted version for its small-segment contender Clio in 2009, and, as part of the range, the three-door version was upgraded as well.
While other carmakers tried to lure their customers with high-spec (and pricy) vehicles, Renault worked the other way: affordable cars. In 2009 it had to improve the entire lineup due to the stricter Euro 5 emission standards, which required specific safety features. The French carmaker, on the other hand, was already known for its safe vehicles. The three-door Clio was a good choice for young people and, interestingly, delivery companies.
In the three-door version, the Clio still looked fancy with its swept-back headlights on the upper side of the front fenders. A newly designed front bumper sported a wider, black grille on the lower side, which improved the engine's cooling since there was virtually no other grille above. From its sides, the long doors ensured an easy ingress and egress from the car, especially for the front-seat occupants. Strangely though, the pop-out rear windows were not available anymore. Fortunately, the AC unit was standard on most versions.
Inside, Renault was more focused on comfort than on driving experience. It installed comfortable seats at the front without too much bolstering on the sides. At the back, a split-folding bench was good enough to host two adult-sized passengers or three kids.
Under the hood, apart from the special RS version, the carmaker offered economical engines. The least expensive version was the gasoline-powered 1.2-liter unit, while the most fuel-efficient was the 1.5-liter turbodiesel version. Due to poor sales, the 2.0-liter, 140 hp four-mill from the non-facelifted version was axed from the lineup.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16v 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 104 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.8 in (1,471/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2546 lbs (1155 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L TCe 5MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5500 RPM 101 HP @ 5500 RPM 99 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 145 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.8 in (1,471/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568.4 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16v 6MT (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 6750 RPM 128 HP @ 6750 RPM 126 BHP @ 6750 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 155 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.8 in (1,471/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2458 lbs (1115 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 160 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 4000 RPM 106 HP @ 4000 RPM 105 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.8 in (1,471/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3726 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.3 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 123 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 4000 RPM 68 HP @ 4000 RPM 67 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1700 RPM 160 Nm @ 1700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.8 in (1,471/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2711.7 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3726 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.3 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.2 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 120 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 3750 RPM 86 HP @ 3750 RPM 84 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 147 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 199 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.8 in (1,471/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 53.4 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 117 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi ECO 5MT (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 4000 RPM 88 HP @ 4000 RPM 87 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 201 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.8 in (1,471/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3726 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 106 g/km |