2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2006 Renault Clio

To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Crossfire and 2006 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chrysler Crossfire 2006 Renault Clio
Make Chrysler Renault
Model Crossfire Clio
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3199 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 7150 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4650 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 242 km/hour 245 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 6.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.4 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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