2010 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2010 Renault Clio and 2010 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 267 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 Renault Clio (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5. 2010 Citroen C5 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 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Clio | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Renault | Citroen |
| Model | Clio | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
