2000 Dodge Neon vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Neon (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 469 kg more than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Dodge Neon (177 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Neon | Clio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
