2003 Renault Clio vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2003 Renault Clio and 2003 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 125 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 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. 2003 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Renault Clio | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Clio | Golf |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |