Renault Clio vs Peugeot 208: which costs less to run in the UK?
Bought 2–4 years old on finance, the Renault Clio works out about £1,075 cheaper over 3 years (after resale), on our estimates. Here is where the difference comes from.
| Renault Clio | Peugeot 208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, 2–4 years old | £11,500 | £12,500 |
| Price new (up to) | £22,360 | £24,080 |
| Fuel type | petrol (hybrid) | petrol |
| Consumption | 4.5 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 96 g/km | 110 g/km |
| Fuel per month | £75 | £88 |
| Insurance per month (bought) | £36 | £36 |
| Maintenance per month | £32 | £34 |
| Buy: total per month | £435 | £475 |
| Buy: net 3-year cost | £11,640 | £12,715 |
| Lease new: total per month | £461 | £461 |
| Lease new: 3-year cost | £16,595 | £16,595 |
Based on 1,000 km (about 621 miles) a month on mixed roads. Road tax is the same £200/yr standard rate for both (plus £640/yr for versions that cost over £40,000 new). All assumptions →
Renault Clio
One of Europe's perennial best-sellers — sharp styling, a comfortable ride, and a hybrid that meaningfully cuts city fuel costs.
Full Renault Clio cost breakdown →
Peugeot 208
Sharp styling and Peugeot's distinctive i-Cockpit make the 208 one of the most stylish superminis around, with a genuine EV version if you want to skip fuel entirely.
Full Peugeot 208 cost breakdown →
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