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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Renault Clio. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 302 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio. 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 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (160 Nm @ 1700 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 | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |