2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 945 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Picanto | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
