2006 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Renault Clio and 2006 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForFour weights approximately 20 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 Smart ForFour (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Clio | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Renault | Smart |
Model | Clio | ForFour |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |