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Used Peugeot 208 or Renault Clio: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: MoCars, CC0 Peugeot 208 II |  Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de Renault Clio V |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy with care | Good choice |
| Reliability | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5best |
| Observed prices | €8,900 – €18,000 | €10,994 – €14,990 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €379 | €355best |
| Known faults | 3, 1 serious | 3, none seriousbest |
| Euro NCAP | 4/5 | 5/5best |
| Category | City car | City car |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid |
| Lowest consumption | 5.3 L/100 km | 4.2 L/100 km |
| Boot | 265 L | 391 Lbest |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
The Clio V wins on reliability and safety: no serious fault is documented in our sources (rating 4/5, against 2/5 for the 208), and it earned 5 stars at Euro NCAP in 2019, against 4 for the 208 the same year. Its boot is also much bigger (391 L against 265 L). The 208 II remains a possible choice, but its two combustion engines have recognised serious faults (timing belt and oil consumption on the 1.2 PureTech, timing chain on the 1.5 BlueHDi): only buy one with a complete, invoiced service history. On the hybrid Clio, go for the 145 hp version.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026