2007 Citroen C1 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C1 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Citroen C1. 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 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C1 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C1 | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |