2007 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 3 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 88 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2010 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Clio | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 69 L |
