2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C2 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
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, 2008 Citroen C2 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C2 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1149 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
