2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Clio (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Mobilio | Clio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
