Clio dci 65 vs dci 80

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Sun 30 Apr 2006 12:14
Clio dci 65 vs dci 80 - BobbyG
Can anyone post a link or advice re comparing the above two versions ie mpg and performance.
I can get the dci 65 from current literature but struggling to find anything on the dci 80?
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Sun 30 Apr 2006 18:06
Clio dci 65 vs dci 80 - 02skn
My wife runs a 65bhp clio and it averages around 63mpg with a mix of town and motorway driving. The car is 4 years old next month (02 plate) and has never had any problems. The only time it went back to the dealer was for a recall. I asked a mpg question on the motoring chat page on AOL and a driving instructor replied saying he has owned 3 dci clios,2 65bhps and one 80bhp. He said the 65bhp was more reliable,easier to drive and less troublesome than the 80bhp version. i think they are good cars for not a lot of money. Try renaultforums.co.uk for owner likes and dislikes.
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Mon 1 May 2006 19:30
Clio dci 65 vs dci 80 - BobbyG
Thanks for that, I know the dci 65 has a 0-60 time of about 15 secs which scares me!! Do the in-gear times (eg. 30-50) feel faster?

I currently have a Saxo Diesel which is too slow for me but I can't see the Clio being any quicker!
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Tue 2 May 2006 13:07
Clio dci 65 vs dci 80 - 02skn
Bobbyg i think you will find it feels faster than the figures suggest.Then again if you want sports car performance, buy a sports car.
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