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Renault Modus fuel consumption

Of all Renault Modus modifications produced from 2004 to 2012 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 16% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 15% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 17% higher. Starting from 2004 Renault Modus average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 2012 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersRenault ModusAll carmakersRenault Modus
2004+7%+12% +9%+17%
Show all years
2005+8%+12% +10%+17%
2006+9%+12% +11%+17%
2007+11%+12% +12%+19%
2008+12%+14% +13%+19%
2009+14%+20% +14%-
2010+16%+20% +16%-
2011+19%+20% +19%-
2012+21%+20% +23%-

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Renault Modus.

2008 - 2012

Renault Modus 2008 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines37.6 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+20%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines50.6 MPG
4.7 l/100km

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Modus 2008 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 5% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Renault Modus advertised fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is one of the worst.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Renault Modus with 1.1 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Renault Modus 2008 1.1 1.2 16V 75 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.1 liter petrol engine
Renault Modus 2008 1.1 1.2 75 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km+20%
Renault Modus 2008 1.1 1.2 16V 75 HP automatic 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
Renault Modus 2008 1.1 1.2 TCe 16V 100 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
1.5 liter diesel engine
Renault Modus 2008 1.5 dCi 68 Hp 68 HP manual 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
Renault Modus 2008 1.5 dCi 86 Hp 86 HP manual 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
Renault Modus 2008 1.5 dCi 86 Hp 86 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
Renault Modus 2008 1.5 dCi 103 Hp 103 HP manual 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
1.6 liter petrol engine
Renault Modus 2008 1.6 112 HP automatic 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
2004 - 2008

Renault Modus 2004 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines35.7 MPG
6.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines32.8 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+9%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines43.4 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+17%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Modus 2004 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 5% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Renault Modus with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Renault Modus fuel economy is average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.1 petrol engine and manual transmission (Renault Modus 2005 1.1 1.2 16V 65 Hp 65 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Renault Modus with 1.5 diesel engine and manual transmission (Renault Modus 2005 1.5 dCi 86 Hp 86 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.1 liter petrol engine
Renault Modus 2005 1.1 1.2 16V 65 Hp 65 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+5%
Renault Modus 2004 1.1 1.2 16V 75 Hp 75 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+12%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Renault Modus 2004 1.4 16V 98 HP manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+7%
1.5 liter diesel engine
Renault Modus 2005 1.5 dCi 68 Hp 68 HP manual 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km+19%
Renault Modus 2004 1.5 DCi 80 HP manual 51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km
43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km+17%
Renault Modus 2005 1.5 dCi 86 Hp 86 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km+13%
Renault Modus 2006 1.5 dCi 86 Hp Automatic 86 HP automatic 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
Renault Modus 2005 1.5 dCi 106 Hp 106 HP manual 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km+19%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Renault Modus 2004 1.6 16V 113 HP manual 34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+18%
Renault Modus 2004 1.6 16V Automatic 113 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+12%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.