2005 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Holden Cruze
To start off, both 2005 Renault Clio and 2005 Holden Cruze were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Holden Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Cruze will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Renault Clio (192 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Cruze. 2005 Holden Cruze has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2005 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | Clio | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
