2007 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
