2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 346 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | CR-V | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
