2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Renault Clio

To start off, both 2006 Ford Fiesta 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.

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, 2006 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Fiesta 2006 Renault Clio
Make Ford Renault
Model Fiesta Clio
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1388 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 166 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.2 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 50 L


 

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