2011 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio.
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, 2012 Seat Exeo (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Clio | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Clio | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2642 mm |
