Ford Fiesta or Renault Clio for reliability?

Hi,

Looking for a reliable small car; thinking of Ford Fiesta or Renault Clio with a petrol engine; which is more durable?

John.

John Scanlon (Dublin)

Nov 2016 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi John,

It probably depends what year you’re talking about, but if you mean the current models then I’d say there’s not an awful lot in it in reliability terms. I’d suggest that the Fiesta will just shade the Clio in overall reliability but there won’t be a huge difference. If we’re talking much older versions, then it’s the Fiesta by miles.

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