2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2011 GMC Acadia and 2011 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 897 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.
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, 2011 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Acadia | 2011 Renault Clio | |
Make | GMC | Renault |
Model | Acadia | Clio |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 288 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |