2007 Renault Clio vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,628 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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 2008 Subaru Tribeca.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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 Tribeca | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Clio | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3628 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 Length | 3990 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
