2009 Renault Clio vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio.
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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio. 2013 Toyota Venza 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. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Clio | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
