2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 347 kg more than 2008 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 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C4 | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1149 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |