2010 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2010 Honda Pilot and 2010 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 780 kg more than 2010 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio. 2010 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Pilot | 2010 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Pilot | Clio |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
