2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 15.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |