2009 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 Renault Clio.
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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2002 Renault Clio | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 330 | Clio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |