2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
