2010 Volkswagen CC vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, 2011 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen CC would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 533 kg more than 2011 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC 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 CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen CC | 2011 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | CC | Clio |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
