2008 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio. 2010 Subaru Forester 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. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Clio | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Clio | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
