2008 Renault Clio vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,598 cc, 2008 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 260 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 Renault Clio (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Clio | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Prius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
