Renault Clio 2009–2014 car dimensions: 4032 mm long, 1720 mm wide and 1497 mm high. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin has manual air conditioning on mid grades and automatic climate control on higher ones. Cruise control with speed limiter is fitted on upper trims. Rear parking sensors come as an option or on top grades. A colour navigation screen is available on some versions via Carminat TomTom but it is not a touchscreen. No advanced driver aids such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep assist are offered. Reversing camera is not available.
Boot space measures 288 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1038 litres when they are folded. The load floor is flat and the opening is practical for everyday items.
Braked towing capacity is 1200 kg and unbraked is 535 kg across the range. Payload is typically around 515 kg depending on engine and equipment. The car is suitable for light trailer work but has no special heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages listed for work use.
The cabin offers class-leading space for a supermini with generous rear shoulder room, headroom and kneeroom that seats taller adults comfortably. Soft-touch materials and improved trim create a quality feel. Soundproofing filters engine, road and wind noise well for a quiet ride. Height-adjustable driver seat and optional climate control add everyday ease.
Euro NCAP five-star adult occupant rating from 2005 tests on the shared platform
ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency brake assist standard
Front adaptive airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags standard or on higher grades with SRP3 restraint system
ESP with traction control available as option or standard on upper trims
Service intervals typically 15 000-30 000 km or 12-24 months depending on petrol or diesel engine and driving conditions
Diesel dCi engines offer low combined consumption and CO2 figures under 120 g/km on some versions
Fuel options cover petrol units from 1.2 to 2.0 litres and 1.5 dCi diesels. Several dCi versions and the TCe 100 qualify for eco badges with low emissions. Bioethanol and LPG variants of the 1.2 appear in some markets for lower running costs.
Servicing follows fixed or variable plans. Oil and filter changes come every 15 000-30 000 km or annually, shorter for city use. Air filter, cabin filter, spark plugs and brake fluid follow set schedules. Timing belt replacement sits at 120 000 km or five to six years on belt-driven engines.
Safety builds on the five-star Euro NCAP result with the third-generation restraint system. Standard kit includes ABS, brake assist and multiple airbags. Higher grades add ESP and traction control for better active protection.
Keep the car reliable with regular oil changes matched to use and full service history. Check brakes, fluids and filters on schedule to hold value and avoid common wear items.
Length 4032 mm, Width 1720 mm, Height 1497 mm, Wheelbase 2575 mm (Clio 2009–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net and Wikipedia, autocentrum.pl and Renault technical data.