2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C2 and 2003 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C2 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Citroen C2 (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C2 | 2003 Renault Clio | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C2 | Clio |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |