2007 Renault Clio vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2007 Renault Clio and 2007 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Swift (123 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Suzuki Swift (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Clio | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Renault | Suzuki |
Model | Clio | Swift |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |