2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 (263 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 weights approximately 297 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 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 (379 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 | 2010 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | MazdaSpeed3 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4511 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
