Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0vsRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

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

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Honda Civic Type R (FN2)

2.0

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2007-2011
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Highest torque
    215 Nm
    159 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    618 km
    384 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201hp150kW
200hp149kW
Torque
193Nm142lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,267kg2,793lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
485L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,352L
1,028L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.07,800 rpm5,600 rpm8,050 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V7,250 rpm5,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
36.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
201 hp
150 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
200 hp
149 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 has 1 hp more than Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
193 Nm
142 lb-ft
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
1,240 kg
2,734 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.06.6 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
549 km
341 mi
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
618 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
201 hp
150 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
215 km/h
134 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
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
3,991 mm
157.1 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 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
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.6 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
193 Nm
142 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
3,991 mm
157.1 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
549 km
341 mi
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 197 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Is 27 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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