2007 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 466 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 Volkswagen Routan (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2010 Volkswagen Routan 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 Volkswagen Routan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Clio | Routan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
