Renault Clio vs Peugeot 208: which one to choose?
Renault Clio or Peugeot 208? On price, Renault Clio starts at €19,500 against €20,500 for Peugeot 208, a gap of €1,000. For boot space, Renault Clio offers 391 L against 311 L. The right choice depends mostly on your budget, your use and the powertrain you want: here are the figures, then the profiles each one suits best.
The head-to-head in figures
| Renault Clio | Peugeot 208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | City car | City car |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 391 L | 311 L |
| New powertrains | Petrol, LPG, Hybrid | Mild hybrid 48 V, Petrol, Electric |
| New price from | €19,500 | €20,500 |
| Lowest consumption | 4.5 L/100 km | 4.9 L/100 km · 15.3 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range (max) | — | 410 km |
| Used, 3 years old (est.) | €12,100 – €16,700 | €12,700 – €20,400 |
| Used, 5 years old (est.) | €9,300 – €12,800 | €9,700 – €15,600 |
Which one should you choose for your profile?
- Tight budget : Renault Clio is €1,000 cheaper at entry level (€19,500 against €20,500).
- Family or luggage : Renault Clio has the larger boot (391 L).
- Electric version : Peugeot 208 comes as an electric car (up to 410 km of range); Renault Clio does not.
- Hybrid : Renault Clio offers a full or plug-in hybrid version (not counting mild hybrid); Peugeot 208 does not.
- Low fuel use : Renault Clio reaches 4.5 L/100 km at best, against 4.9 L/100 km.
This head-to-head relies on spec sheets and public prices, not a road test. The best choice depends on your budget, your use and your journeys.
Frequently asked questions
Renault Clio or Peugeot 208: which is cheaper?
Renault Clio is cheaper at entry level: €19,500 against €20,500 for Peugeot 208 (entry trim, public price list).
Which has the bigger boot, Renault Clio or Peugeot 208?
Renault Clio: 391 L. Peugeot 208: 311 L.
Are Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 available as electric or hybrid?
Renault Clio: Petrol, LPG, Hybrid. Peugeot 208: Mild hybrid 48 V, Petrol, Electric.
What are a used Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 worth?
Compar'Car estimates a 2023 Renault Clio at €12,100 to €16,700 and a 2023 Peugeot 208 at €12,700 to €20,400. These are estimates from a depreciation model, not market valuations.
Which one is made for you?
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