2006 Renault Clio vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Clio | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
