2012 Ford Edge vs. 2012 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2012 Ford Edge and 2012 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2012 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Ford Edge (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Clio. 2012 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Edge | Clio |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4679 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
