Car comparison

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurbovsRenault 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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Opel Astra H GTC

2.0i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

197 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    249 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • 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
ModelOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200hp149kW
197hp147kW
Torque
249Nm184lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
37.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
559km347mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,753mm69in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,614mm103in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,370mm54in
Rear track
1,488mm59in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
113mm4in
Trunk volume
380L
288L
Max trunk volume-
1,028L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
52L
55L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurboRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo5,400 rpm1,950 rpm5,650 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V7,250 rpm5,550 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
37.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 kW

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo has 3 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 Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
249 Nm
184 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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
1,260 kg
2,778 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
234 km/h
145 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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo7.8 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

Although Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo has more power, Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
559 km
347 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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
197 hp
147 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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
197 hp
147 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

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
249 Nm
184 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
559 km
347 mi
618 km
384 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleOpel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurboRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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