2003 Renault Clio vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 560 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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Clio | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
