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Used Renault Clio or Toyota Yaris: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de Renault Clio V |  Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 Toyota Yaris IV |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Good choice | Excellent choice |
| Reliability | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5best |
| Observed prices | €10,994 – €14,990 | €15,900 – €22,000 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €355best | €367 |
| Known faults | 3, none serious | 1, none serious |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Euro NCAP | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Category | City car | City car |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Lowest consumption | 4.2 L/100 km | 4.1 L/100 km |
| Boot | 391 Lbest | 286 L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
Two city cars with 5 Euro NCAP stars and no serious documented fault. The Yaris IV has the better reliability score (5/5 against 4/5): only a 12 V battery that discharges if the car is driven little is reported. The Clio V accumulates more minor faults (12 V battery, electronics, transmission of early 140 hp hybrids). The Clio, however, offers more room (391 L boot in petrol, 309 L in hybrid, against 286 L for the Yaris) and comes in petrol, diesel and hybrid, whereas the Yaris IV is sold only as a hybrid. For reliability, the Yaris; for space and choice of engines, the Clio.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026