Car comparison

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VvsMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Renault Clio III (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    288 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    59/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,155 kg
    2,546 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
201hp150kW
184hp137kW
Torque
215Nm159lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,204kg2,654lb
1,155kg2,546lb
Gross weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,017mm158in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
288L
160L
Max trunk volume
1,038L
680L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V7,100 rpm5,400 rpm7,350 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
31.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 17 hp more than Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,155 kg
2,546 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
225 km/h
140 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 1.8 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
671 km
417 mi
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
223 km/h
139 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 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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
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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 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 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
201 hp
150 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
1,155 kg
2,546 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
288 L
10.2 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 49 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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