2005 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Renault Clio and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (343 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |
