2006 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura MDX weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Acura | Renault |
| Model | MDX | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
