2006 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Holden Cruze
To start off, both 2006 Renault Clio and 2006 Holden Cruze were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Holden Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Holden Cruze. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden Cruze.
Because 2006 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Holden Cruze 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 Holden Cruze (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2006 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | Clio | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
