2005 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 974 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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Clio | Routan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
