2012 Renault Clio vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, both 2012 Renault Clio and 2012 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 120 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Clio | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Clio | 120 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
