For The specification includes a CD player, electric front windows, cruise control and side airbags, while the engine's low fuel consumption will keep your petrol bills down.

Against Some might find that the engine doesn’t have quite enough go for their tastes, especially when the car is fully laden. You need a higher trim to get air-con and alloys.

Renault Clio Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

It's a little disappointing compared with the next trim level up. The small engine is just about peppy enough, but we’d recommend spending the extra on the turbocharged 1.2 for its extra flexibility.

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3.980392
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Key facts

0–60mph
13.4 secs
Top speed
104 mph
Average mpg
48.7
Tank range
589 miles
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Target Price team says:

The smart money goes on the 1.2 TCE because it's strong, smooth, responsive and affordable to buy and run. The entry-level 1.2 will be a little too weak for some, and the 1.6s are not flexible enough at low revs. The strong, smooth 1.5 diesel is good.

Don't bother with entry-level Expression models - they have a CD player and electric front windows, but not much else. We prefer Dynamique TomTom, which comes with sat-nav, alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers and air-con, but you can upgrade still further to GT Line TomTom. This adds climate control, tinted rear windows and a rear spoiler.

Renault frequently offers high-value special editions of the Clio, too, while give you lots of extra kit at a knock-down price. If you’ve decided on a Clio, these are definitely worth a look.

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