2010 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2010 Renault Clio and 2010 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1132 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.
Because 2010 Volkswagen T5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Clio | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Clio | T5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
