2006 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. Both 2006 Renault Clio and 2005 Volkswagen Lupo are equipped with a 1,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Lupo (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Clio weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
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 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Clio | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1390 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 - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 947 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
