2005 Renault Clio vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 155 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.
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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (101 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
