2007 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2007 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
