Renault - Clio I (Phase I)-1.1 (49 Hp)

Renault - Clio I (Phase I)

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 11:13 p.m.

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Brand	Renault
Model	Clio
Generation	Clio I (Phase I)
Modification	1.1 (49 Hp)
Start Of Production	1990
End Of Production	1995

Performance

The Renault Clio is a compact car with a top speed of 145 km/h (90.1 mph).

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Max Speed	145 km/h 90.1 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Renault Clio is a compact hatchback with a length of 3709mm, width of 1616mm, and height of 1395mm. It has a wheelbase of 2472mm and a front and rear track of 1336mm and 1362mm respectively. It has 5 seats and 3 doors.

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Body Type	Hatchback
Seats	5
Doors	3/5
Length	3709 mm 146.02 in.
Width	1616 mm 63.62 in.
Height	1395 mm 54.92 in.
Wheelbase	2472 mm 97.32 in.
Front Track	1336 mm 52.6 in.
Rear Track	1362 mm 53.62 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Renault Clio is a fuel-efficient car with a petrol engine, offering an urban fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100 km, extra urban fuel consumption of 4.5 l/100 km, and a combined fuel consumption of 6.1 l/100 km.

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Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg 40.94 UK mpg 14.49 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	4.5 l/100 km 52.27 US mpg 62.77 UK mpg 22.22 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined	6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg 46.31 UK mpg 16.39 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Clio features a 1.1L inline-4 engine producing 49 hp and 79 Nm of torque. It offers front-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The engine is naturally aspirated and uses a carburetor for fuel delivery.

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Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	49 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power Per Litre	44.2 Hp/l
Torque	79 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 58.27 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	C1E
Engine Displacement	1108 cm3 67.61 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	70 mm 2.76 in.
Piston Stroke	72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression Ratio	8.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Carburettor
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	OHC
Engine Oil Capacity	3.5 l 3.7 US qt \| 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	10W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3
Coolant	5.4 l 5.71 US qt \| 4.75 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension	Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion

Brakes

The Clio is a compact car that features a reliable braking system with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, assisted by an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). It has a steering rack and pinion system and comes equipped with 13-inch wheels and 145/70 R13 tires.

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Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size	145/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size	13

Weight & Capacity

The Renault Clio is a compact car with a kerb weight of 810 kg and a maximum weight of 1250 kg. It has a minimum trunk boot space of 265 l and a maximum of 1055 l. The fuel tank capacity is 43 l. With a weight-to-power ratio of 16.5 kg/Hp and 60.5 Hp/tonne, it's a well-balanced car.

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Weight To Power Ratio	16.5 kg/Hp, 60.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	10.3 kg/Nm, 97.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	810 kg 1785.74 lbs.
Max Weight	1250 kg 2755.78 lbs.
Max Load	440 kg 970.03 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	265 l 9.36 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	1055 l 37.26 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	43 l 11.36 US gal \| 9.46 UK gal