2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 855 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Clio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |