2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Corsa | Clio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1158 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |