2008 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | L 200 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
