Car comparison

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16VvsRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

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

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Lancia Delta III (844)

1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2009-2011
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200hp149kW
201hp150kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
85.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,017mm158in
Width
1,797mm71in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,499mm59in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,038L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
58L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16VRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V7,100 rpm5,400 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
31.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
200 hp
149 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 1 hp more than Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,204 kg
2,654 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
230 km/h
143 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V7.4 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V: 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
744 km
462 mi
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
744 km
462 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
VehicleLancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16VRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 132 L more trunk volume

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 III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 226 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 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

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