2009 Renault Clio vs. 2002 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Clio weights approximately 483 kg more than 2002 Seat Toledo.
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, 2002 Seat Toledo (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Clio | 2002 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Clio | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
