2014 Renault Clio Sport Tourer Energy TCe 90 S&S eco2

The Clio Renault station wagon is called Renault Clio Sport Tourer. It is 21 inches long, has a bit more headroom to the roof in the rear seats and the boot is clearly larger. The same engine and trim level, costs 850 euros more than a Clio. It is available with two petrol engines and 90 hp -73, and -75 and two diesel 90 hp. The more affordable version is the one with the gasoline engine of 73 hp and the level of equipment "Authentique" costs 13 000).

The standard transmission is five-speed manual always. The 90 hp diesel version can have an automatic dual-clutch six-speed EDC Renault called for about 1500 euros extra.The Stop & Start system is standard on both versions of 90 hp (gasoline and diesel) and is not available for the rest.

In Spain, the Clio Sport Tourer can not be ordered with the petrol turbocharged 120 hp (version called "TCe 120 EDC", which is associated with the dual clutch automatic transmission). This engine itself is available in the Clio and in other European markets such as Germany and France, it is also possible to combine this engine with the familiar body.

In km77.com we tested the version with the gasoline engine 90 hp, whose full name is' Energy TCe 90 S & S eco2 ". With this engine the Clio Sport Tourer is not a fast car in absolute terms, not recommended if you will be using to haul heavy cargo. It is an engine that gives adequate acceleration in normal driving and inadequate if it requires making quick changes in speed.

2014 Renault Clio

The Clio Sport Tourer has a slightly stiffer suspension than the Clio, but it is hard to notice in normal driving because it is still a comfortable car.

The Clio Sport Tourer measures 4.27 meters in length, compared to 4.06 of Clio. This increase in length is due to the higher rear overhang, because the wheelbase is identical -2.59 meters. According to our measurements, the space for the occupants of the front seats is identical in the Clio Sport Tourer and the Clio. In the rear seats have measured two inches more headroom to the ceiling in the family version.

The trunk volume is 443 liters, ie 143 more than the five-door version. The trunk of a SEAT Ibiza ST is slightly smaller (430 liters), while the Škoda Fabia Combi is clearly greater (has 505 or 480 liters, depending on the version). Folding down the rear seat backs cargo volume reaches 1380 liters. The passenger seat backrest can also be folded, which makes loading long objects (up to 2.4 meters in length).

There are three trim levels: 'authentic', 'Expression', 'Dynamique'. At the lowest level, 'authentic', is for sale along with the gasoline engine of 73 horses and 75 diesel. At this level there is no possibility to install a system of hands-free access and starting, or climate, browser and can not have the steering wheel and gear knob covered in leather. These are items which are available in the other two trim levels in either option or series. Are standard, among others, the following elements: stability control, hill start aid, cruise control and roof bars. Air conditioning is an option.

On the level 'Expression' air conditioning is standard, as well as Bluetooth, steering wheel and knob covered in leather and navigation system. Are optional items like fog lamps, keyless entry and start and alloy wheels. This level of equipment is available for all engines.

Finally, the standard 'Dynamique' can only be combined with 90 hp engines, petrol and diesel. All optional items mentioned in the previous paragraph for the level 'Expression' are standard. In option can have climate control, electric rear windows, electrically folding mirrors and voice control multimedia system.

The price of a Clio Sport Tourer with petrol engine of 73 hp and level of equipment "Authentique", the lowest, is 13 000 euros. It is a price that is halfway between that of a Škoda Fabia  Combi 1.2 TSI "Ambition" of 86 horses and a SEAT Ibiza  ST 1.2 TSI "Reference" of 86 horses. However, matching the equipment if possible, the Renault is about 1000 euros more affordable than both. The supply and consumption of this version are much worse than the Fabia and Ibiza.

The version with 90 hp diesel engine, the five-speed manual gearbox and the equipment level "Dynamique" is on sale from 17 800 euros.This price is higher than EUR 2239 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.6 TDI 90 hp and 1260 euros more than a SEAT Ibiza ST 1.6 TDI 90 CV Style.This time, if it matches the equipment on Clio Sport Tourer is still more expensive (about 1000 euros), although it has elements that the other two can not, such as Stop & Start system and access and keyless start (comparative tab equipment ). In addition, this version has an average consumption much lower (3.6 l/100 km to 4.2 l/100 km in the other two) and better performance (comparison sheet).  

Compared to the previous Clio Sport Tourer is 34 mm longer and has a trunk with a volume above 4 liters. As in the five-door body, handles opening the rear doors are integrated in a black piece next to the window.

Using our insurance comparator , I made ​​a calculation of the cost of a policy to no excess for a Renault Clio Sport Tourer diesel engine 90 hp and level of equipment "Dynamique". Data policyholder course are: married man of thirty, who resides in the center of Madrid, is his first car, will travel 20,000 miles a year and park on the street. With this, the company offering the best price is Balumba , 594 euros per year. The relationship between quality and price money of this policy is 6.31 out of 10, the highest among all leading insurers offer on this vehicle and these conditions.