2006 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Scion xA
To start off, both 2006 Renault Clio and 2006 Scion xA were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Scion xA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Scion xA (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Scion xA should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Scion xA weights approximately 80 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 Scion xA (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Scion xA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2006 Scion xA | |
| Make | Renault | Scion |
| Model | Clio | xA |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
