2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, 2010 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 646 kg more than 2010 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Renault Clio | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |