2008 Renault Clio vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Renault Clio and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 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 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 426 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 Volkswagen Passat (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Clio | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Clio | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |