2011 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 116 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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. 2012 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Renault Clio | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Clio | Passat |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4769 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2712 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |