Renault Clio — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Renault's popular small hatchback. The full hybrid version is excellent in town, with the petrol engine rarely needing to work hard in urban conditions.
The Renault Clio is a popular supermini that combines chic French styling with high-quality interior materials and class-leading safety kit. It is one of the most complete small cars on sale in the UK.
The engine range centers around the TCe petrol engines and Renault's advanced E-Tech hybrid system. The hybrid model uses a clutchless automatic gearbox derived from F1 technology to blend petrol and electric power seamlessly.
Daily drivers can expect an outstanding 54 MPG average in real-world driving from the E-Tech hybrid, with urban commuters often reporting over 60 MPG. It is a highly polished, cheap-to-run small car.
TL;DR
54 MPG
Real-world petrol
39L
Tank capacity
£53.35
Full tank (petrol)
11.5p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Renault Clio achieves an estimated 54 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 39-litre tank completely costs approximately £53.35 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
54
Real-world MPG
Petrol
64.2
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £576 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £852 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1152 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £1727 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2303 |
| Full tank (39L) | £53.35 |
| Cost per mile | 11.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Clio compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Clio
Accelerate smoothly to let the electric motor handle the initial pull-off, where petrol engines are least efficient.
Use B-mode on the selector to increase regenerative braking and top up the hybrid battery in city driving.
Check tyre pressures regularly; the low-profile tyres on premium specs can drag down MPG if they are low.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Renault Clio achieving ~54 MPG real-world, if you fill 31 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.10
Gross saving on fuel
£0.35
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.75
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Renault Clio?
The Renault Clio achieves approximately 54 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 64.2 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Renault Clio?
The Renault Clio has a fuel tank of 39 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £53.35. Diesel costs approximately £55.42 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Renault Clio?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Renault Clio costs approximately £852 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1152. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Renault Clio?
In a Renault Clio doing ~54 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 31-litre fill nets approximately £2.75 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Renault Clio cost per mile in fuel?
The Renault Clio costs approximately 11.5p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.45 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Renault Clio?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Renault Clio is 64.2 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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