Car comparison

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V

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

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Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II)

3.0i V6 24V

254 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA)

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    606 km
    377 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
Power
254hp189kW
250hp186kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
1,610kg3,549lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
513km319mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
3,841mm151in
4,286mm169in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,351mm53in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,532mm100in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,518mm60in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
45L
370L
Max trunk volume
67L
1,120L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
61L
60L
CO2 emissions
285g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V7,150 rpm4,650 rpm7,400 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V6,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
23.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
1,535 kg
3,384 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V5.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: 2.0 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
513 km
319 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
606 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
254 hp
189 kW
5.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.3 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
Power
254 hp
189 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
513 km
319 mi
606 km
377 mi
CO2 score
285 g/km
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Trunk score
45 L
1.6 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleRenault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 325 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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