2005 Honda Fit vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit is newer by 2 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 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 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 30 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Fit | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
