2009 Renault Clio vs. 2009 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2009 Renault Clio and 2009 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Swift (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio.
Because 2009 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio. 2009 Suzuki Swift has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Suzuki Swift will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Clio | 2009 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Clio | Swift |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
