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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001 1.8 TvsRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

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

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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003
VS

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I)

3.0 V6

226 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2002

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    226 hp
    169 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 TRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
225hp168kW
226hp169kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
545km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,159mm164in
3,800mm150in
Width
1,763mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,511mm99in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
270L
65L
Max trunk volume
1,020L
110L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
62L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 TRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 TRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
26.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 has 1 hp more than AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
1,335 kg
2,943 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
243 km/h
151 mph
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T6.6 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 1.9 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
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
667 km
414 mi
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
545 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
226 hp
169 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Length
3,800 mm
149.6 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 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
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
226 hp
169 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 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
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.6 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 TRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
225 hp
168 kW
226 hp
169 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Length
3,800 mm
149.6 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
545 km
338 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 TRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T

  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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