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Renault Clio 1.8 MT Specs — First Generation

The first-generation Renault Clio 1.8 MT is a small three-door hatchback, and its front-wheel-drive manual layout shapes how the driver translates engine effort into movement.

1 generation · Mini 3-doors

1990–1999

1.8 MT

Gasoline · Manual · FWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

209 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

FWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

Not provided
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

1764 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

5
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

135 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

99 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

Not provided
Maximum power rpm
Not provided
Maximum torque N⋅m
Not provided
Maximum torque rpm
Not provided
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

7.7 s
Engine power system
Central injection (single-point or single- point)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

2
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
43 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
Not provided
Average consumption
Not provided
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided

Dimensions & body

Doors number
3
Number of seats
5
Width
1632 mm
Height
1395 mm
Length
3716 mm
Body type
Mini 3-doors
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2467 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Mini
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1324 mm
Trunk volume max
1055 l
Trunk volume min
265 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1359 mm
Max weight
1400 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

955 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

120 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
C57
Vehicle class
B
Body designation
C576, C57L, C579, C57A, C57S, 357F, 357J, 357L, 357R, C57C, C57U, C57D, C57J, C57R, C57T, C57Y, C57
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
1999-01-31
Start
1990-05-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Drum
Front brakes
Disc
Rear suspension
Semi-independent, torsion
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Engine and Transmission

A gearbox ratio multiplies torque rather than generating it: a lower gear turns the front wheels more slowly than the crankshaft, trading rotational speed for greater turning effort at the driven axle. The engine's output stays the same.

Drivetrain and Everyday Driving

With a manual gearbox, the moment you release the clutch under load, weight shifts rearward and the front contact patches must carry both steering and driving duties, so engagement smoothness governs how evenly that load arrives.

Body and Practicality

On a three-door hatchback, the roofline slopes toward the tailgate, so the usable space narrows in height toward the rear. Tall, boxy items often suit the area behind the seats better than the space nearest the opening.