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Renault Clio Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1990–1999) — First Generation

The first-generation Renault Clio arrived as a practical supermini, offered in Mini 5-doors and Mini 3-doors bodies. Here is what to expect from its everyday running and ownership.

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Renault Clio Engines and Transmissions

The Renault Clio engine range covers essential needs. A 1.1 petrol with manual gearbox suits light urban use, while a 1.9 diesel offers stronger low-speed pull for longer trips. For stop-and-go traffic, a 1.4 petrol with automatic transmission is available. All send power to the front wheels, and the manual and automatic choices make the Clio easy to live with in different driving conditions.

Mini 5-doors — Renault Clio Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-doors Renault Clio Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.1 MTGasoline1108 cm³49 hp36 kW79 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2i MTGasoline1171 cm³55 hp40 kW84 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1171 cm³55 hp40 kW84 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW107 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 AT3Gasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW107 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.4 AT4Gasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW107 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.4 ATGasoline1390 cm³80 hp59 kW109 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³80 hp59 kW109 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1764 cm³135 hp99 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1783 cm³107 hp79 kW150 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1794 cm³95 hp70 kW145 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1870 cm³64 hp47 kW118 N⋅mManualFWD

Mini 3-doors — Renault Clio Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Renault Clio Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.1 MTGasoline1108 cm³49 hp36 kW79 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2i MTGasoline1171 cm³55 hp40 kW84 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1171 cm³55 hp40 kW84 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 AT4Gasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW107 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³80 hp59 kW109 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1764 cm³135 hp99 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1794 cm³95 hp70 kW145 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1794 cm³109 hp80 kW155 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1794 cm³110 hp81 kW158 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³150 hp110 kW185 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1870 cm³64 hp47 kW118 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW107 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 AT3Gasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW107 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1783 cm³107 hp79 kW150 N⋅mManualFWD

Renault Clio Dimensions

Mini 5-doors — Renault Clio Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Renault Clio Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.1 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm810 kg1250 kg120 mm
1.2i MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm1265 kg1415 kgNot provided
1.2 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm830 kg1265 kg120 mm
1.4 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1440 kgNot provided
1.4 AT33716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1440 kgNot provided
1.4 AT43716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1440 kgNot provided
1.4 AT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm902 kg1315 kg120 mm
1.4 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm850 kg1315 kg120 mm
1.8 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1400 kg120 mm
1.8 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1400 kgNot provided
1.8 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm950 kg1385 kg120 mm
1.9 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm920 kg1375 kgNot provided

Mini 3-doors — Renault Clio Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Renault Clio Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.1 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm810 kg1250 kg120 mm
1.2i MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm1265 kg1415 kgNot provided
1.2 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm830 kg1265 kg120 mm
1.4 AT43716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1440 kgNot provided
1.4 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm850 kg1315 kg120 mm
1.8 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1400 kg120 mm
1.8 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm950 kg1385 kg120 mm
1.8 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1400 kg120 mm
1.8 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1400 kg120 mm
2.0 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1400 kg120 mm
1.9 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm920 kg1375 kgNot provided
1.4 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1440 kgNot provided
1.4 AT33716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1440 kgNot provided
1.8 MT3716 mm1632 mm1395 mm2467 mm955 kg1400 kgNot provided

Renault Clio Cargo Space

Mini 5-doors — Renault Clio Cargo Space

Mini 5-doors Renault Clio Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.1 MT265 l1055 l
1.2i MT265 l1055 l
1.2 MT265 l1055 l
1.4 MT265 l1055 l
1.4 AT3265 l1055 l
1.4 AT4265 l1055 l
1.4 AT265 l1055 l
1.4 MT265 l1055 l
1.8 MT265 l1055 l
1.8 MT265 l1055 l
1.8 MT265 l1055 l
1.9 MT265 l1055 l

Mini 3-doors — Renault Clio Cargo Space

Mini 3-doors Renault Clio Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.1 MT265 l1055 l
1.2i MT265 l1055 l
1.2 MT265 l1055 l
1.4 AT4265 l1055 l
1.4 MT265 l1055 l
1.8 MT265 l1055 l
1.8 MT265 l1055 l
1.8 MT265 l1055 l
1.8 MT265 l1055 l
2.0 MT265 l1055 l
1.9 MT265 l1055 l
1.4 MT265 l1055 l
1.4 AT3265 l1055 l
1.8 MT265 l1055 l