2006 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Renault Clio and 2006 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 606 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 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio. 2006 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Clio | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Clio | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1636 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |