2006 Renault Modus vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Modus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Modus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Renault Modus. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Modus weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Modus. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Modus | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Modus | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.8 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 | 1330 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |
