2006 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 676 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio. 2010 Toyota Venza 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. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
