Short answer: the Renault Clio (2018) is bigger — it is 0.9 cm shorter, 6.6 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Renault Clio 5-door hatchback (2012).

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Renault Clio vs Renault Clio

Renault Clio (2018) Clio V · 2018 · 5-door hatchbackRenault Clio (2012) Clio IV · 2012 · 5-door hatchbackaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale

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Renault Clio Clio V2018–2025 · 5-door hatchback

Length405.3 cm13 ft 4 in4,053 mm0.9 cm shortervaries by version

Width179.8 cm5 ft 11 in1,798 mm6.6 cm wider

Width incl. mirrors198.8 cm6 ft 6 in1,988 mm

Height144 cm4 ft 9 in1,440 mm0.8 cm lower

Wheelbase258.3 cm8 ft 6 in2,583 mm0.6 cm shorter wheelbase

Ground clearance14.2 cm0 ft 6 in142 mm

Boot (seats up)254 L

Boot (seats folded)1,006 L

Weight1,323 kg without driver343 kg heavier

Renault Clio Clio IV2012–2020 · 5-door hatchback

Length406.2 cm13 ft 4 in4,062 mm0.9 cm longervaries by version

Width173.2 cm5 ft 8 in1,732 mm6.6 cm narrower

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height144.8 cm4 ft 9 in1,448 mm0.8 cm taller

Wheelbase258.9 cm8 ft 6 in2,589 mm0.6 cm longer wheelbase

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight980–1,071 kg343 kg lighter

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

Renault Clio (2018) vs Renault Clio 5-door hatchback (2012): the differences

The Renault Clio (2018) is 0.9 cm shorter, 6.6 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Renault Clio 5-door hatchback (2012).
Its wheelbase is 258.3 cm against 258.9 cm (0.6 cm shorter).
The Renault Clio (2018) weighs 1,323 kg and the Renault Clio 5-door hatchback (2012) from 980 kg — about 343 kg heavier.
The two weights are not measured the same way (Renault Clio (2018): without driver; Renault Clio 5-door hatchback (2012): not stated), so treat the difference as approximate.
Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

Car	Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m	Single garage, 7 ft door
Renault Clio (2018)	Fits comfortably	Fits, but tight	check my garage
Renault Clio 5-door hatchback (2012)	Fits comfortably	Fits, but tight	check my garage

Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.

See the full specifications and sources: Renault Clio (2018) · Renault Clio 5-door hatchback (2012). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.