2008 Renault Clio vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Renault Clio and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Clio (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Clio weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Clio | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 15.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
