2009 Renault Clio vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Renault Clio and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Renault Clio | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Clio | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |