2008 Opel Vivaro vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2008 Opel Vivaro 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 345 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 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (215 Nm @ 5550 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Vivaro | 2008 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vivaro | Clio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 194 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
