2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 350 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |