2005 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2012 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 7 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 260 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 2012 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 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, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Clio | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
