2007 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12 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 | 965 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
