2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom vs. 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic
To start off, both 2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom and 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom.
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 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom. 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom | 2011 Renault Clio 3 1.6 Expression Automatic | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | Clio | Clio |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |