2003 Renault Clio vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2003 Renault Clio and 2003 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V70 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo V70 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo V70 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio. 2003 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Clio | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Clio | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
