2008 Renault Clio vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 121 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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (155 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Clio | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Clio | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1422 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |