2005 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2006 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
