2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | X3 | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |