2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2006 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | CTS | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
