2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Clio weights approximately 448 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Renault Clio | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Focus | Clio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |