2007 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, 2011 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country (200 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (111 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 594 kg more than 2011 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, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Town & Country | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 111 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1809 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
