2007 Renault Clio vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 668 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.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Clio | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
