2011 Renault Clio vs. 2011 Fiat Idea
To start off, both 2011 Renault Clio and 2011 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Idea (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 25 kg more than 2011 Fiat Idea.
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 (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Idea. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Clio | 2011 Fiat Idea | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | Clio | Idea |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
