2008 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2008 Renault Clio

To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ6 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Renault Clio (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar XJ6 2008 Renault Clio
Make Jaguar Renault
Model XJ6 Clio
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2967 cc 2946 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 0 HP
Torque 300 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 82.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 6.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1545 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 2110 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 61 L


 

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