2007 Renault Clio vs. 2011 Ford Flex
To start off, 2011 Ford Flex is newer by 4 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 548 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, 2011 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2011 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Clio | Flex |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
