2006 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai XG 350 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai XG 350 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai XG 350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hyundai XG 350 (292 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai XG 350 | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | XG 350 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
