2009 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Clio weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 130 | Clio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2946 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |