2004 Citroen C2 vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C2 and 2004 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Citroen C2. 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, 2004 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C2 | 2004 Renault Clio | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C2 | Clio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |