2007 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1068 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2012 Land Rover LR4 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. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Clio | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 86 L |
