– Deduct points for interior plastics and turbo paranoia; add points for smiles per pound.

55–65 mpg (UK) / 4.5–5.0 L/100 km. Drive gently, and 70+ mpg is possible. The Drive – Surprisingly Composed The Clio’s chassis is the star here. It’s light, agile, and has direct steering (electric, but one of the better early ones). The diesel’s extra weight over the front axle actually helps grip and stability in corners.