2011 Renault Clio vs. 2011 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2011 Renault Clio and 2011 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 212 kg more than 2011 Volvo V70.
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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio. 2011 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Renault Clio | 2011 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Clio | V70 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |