2007 Renault Clio vs. 2003 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Caldina (130 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 235 kg more than 2003 Toyota Caldina.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2003 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
