2007 Renault Clio vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 610 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2013 Toyota Yaris 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. 2013 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
