2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 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) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C3 | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |