2006 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2006 Renault Clio and 2006 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Jimny (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Clio weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2006 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 Renault Clio (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Clio | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 17.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
