2001 Mazda Sport Wagon vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon (130 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 248 kg more than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon (183 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2007 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Sport Wagon | Clio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 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 | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
