2007 Renault Clio vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Renault Clio and 2007 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2007 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Clio | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
