2009 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 3 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 3 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1347 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
