Clio: yearly fuel cost

The 2024 Renault Clio hybrid is the supermini that embarrasses cars twice its price at the pumps: claiming 64.2 mpg combined, it costs roughly £821 a year to fuel at 8,000 miles and £1.45 per litre — about £68 a month, or £15.80 a week. That crushes the hatchback segment average of 53.9 mpg across our 20-car sample, making the Clio the most economical non-Yaris car here, and it still offers 145 PS with a 9.3-second 0–62 sprint. Five years of fuel adds up to around £4,105 — less than many rivals spend in four. If you want the absolute lowest fuel bills without going electric, the Clio hybrid belongs at the very top of your shortlist. Few superminis make this strong a case.

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Yearly fuel cost
£1,232
That's £103/month and £0.10/mile — about 850 litres a year.

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Few cars are as honest as the Clio hybrid about economy: owners regularly report 60–63 mpg in mixed real-world driving against the 64.2 mpg WLTP claim, and careful urban drivers can exceed it. The E-Tech system loves town work, so the winning formula is gentle acceleration, early regenerative braking, and steady low speeds that keep the electric motor in play. On faster roads, 65 mph cruising preserves the magic; 80 mph dilutes it. Verdict: the Clio hybrid delivers near-brochure economy with minimal effort — it is quite simply one of the cheapest petrol-powered cars in Britain to run. Keeping the hybrid system serviced on schedule, running correct tyre pressures, and filling up at supermarkets rather than pricey motorway forecourts all protect the Clio's remarkable economy over the years.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to fuel a Renault Clio 2024 per year?
Around £821 a year at 8,000 miles and £1.45 per litre — about £68 a month or £15.80 a week, based on the Clio's 64.2 mpg hybrid combined figure. It is the second-lowest fuel bill in our 20-car comparison. Real-world spending shifts with your annual mileage, journey mix, and how pump prices move through the year.
What is the real-world mpg of the Renault Clio 2024?
Expect 60–63 mpg in mixed real-world driving, extremely close to the 64.2 mpg claim. Urban driving is where the Clio excels — careful drivers can beat the official figure in town. Faster motorway cruising narrows the hybrid advantage slightly. It remains superbly economical regardless.
How can I cut fuel costs in a Renault Clio 2024?
Accelerate gently, brake early to feed the regenerative system, and keep town speeds smooth so electric running engages often. On motorways, 65 mph is the sweet spot. The Clio hybrid is already superb — these habits can push careful drivers past 65 mpg.