2007 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
