2008 Renault Clio vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Clio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Clio weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Clio | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Clio | Arosa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |