2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1999 Renault Clio

To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Clio would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1999 Renault Clio. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1466 kg more than 1999 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 LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Clio.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Land Rover LR3 1999 Renault Clio
Make Land Rover Renault
Model LR3 Clio
Year Released 2006 1999
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4392 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 79.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 80.5 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2461 kg 995 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.2 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 50 L


 

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