2005 Renault Clio vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 835 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 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |
