2007 Renault Clio vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Renault Clio and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 19 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Clio | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
