2006 Renault Clio vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 424 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, 2007 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Clio | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 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 | 1030 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
