2006 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Renault Clio and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (256 HP) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 640 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 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Clio | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Clio | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |