2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Renault Clio
To start off, 2012 Renault Clio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2012 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | Toledo | Clio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
