2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2009 Renault Sandero
To start off, 2009 Renault Sandero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Sandero weights approximately 13 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, both vehicles can yield 127 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Toyota Corolla | 2009 Renault Sandero | |
Make | Toyota | Renault |
Model | Corolla | Sandero |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |