2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
