2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, 2010 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Clio weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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 Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 Renault Clio | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taurus | Clio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |