Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6vsRenault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P)

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II)

3.0i V6 24V

254 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    235 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    612 km
    380 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
Power
250hp186kW
254hp189kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
513km319mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
3,841mm151in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,351mm53in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,532mm100in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,518mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
281L
45L
Max trunk volume
1,031L
67L
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
60L
61L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
285g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V7,150 rpm4,650 rpm7,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
254 hp
189 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V has 4 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66.4 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
513 km
319 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
254 hp
189 kW
5.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
45 L
1.6 cu ft
Length
3,841 mm
151.2 in
Height
1,351 mm
53.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
45 L
1.6 cu ft
Length
3,841 mm
151.2 in
Height
1,351 mm
53.2 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
513 km
319 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
285 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
45 L
1.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 236 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 50 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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