2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Renault Clio
To start off, 2012 Renault Clio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Clio weights approximately 353 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2012 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sportage | Clio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
