2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Clio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |