2009 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Clio weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
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 Renault Clio (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Clio | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
