The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (11 - 13) vs. Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP (09 - 10)
€ 15,500
€ 16,800
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
60
68
78.2
58.9
67.7
79.7
68 in
Width
67.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
60 in
Height
58.9 in
97.1
155.2
101.4
158.7
155.2 in
Length
158.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3331 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.6 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
S
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
85 hp
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
108 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
31.02 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
727 mi
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Environmental Impact
85.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
818 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft
