Car comparison

Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003 2.0 RCvsRenault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

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

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Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003

2.0 RC

177 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2007
VS

Renault Clio II (PHASE III)

2.0 16V Sport

179 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    179 hp
    133 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    617 km
    384 mi
  • Largest trunk
    255 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    202 Nm
    149 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
177hp132kW
179hp133kW
Torque
202Nm149lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,110kg2,447lb
Gross weight
1,560kg3,439lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
617km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,835mm151in
3,811mm150in
Width
1,673mm66in
1,639mm65in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,442mm96in
2,471mm97in
Front track
1,437mm57in
1,418mm56in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,392mm55in
Trunk volume
210L
255L
Max trunk volume
992L
1,037L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCRenault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V SportPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport6,500 rpm5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport has 2 hp more than Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC and Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
200 Nm
148 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
1,110 kg
2,447 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7.5 s
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.5 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
581 km
361 mi
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
617 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW
7.1 s
222 km/h
138 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
179 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Length
3,811 mm
150.0 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
179 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
177 hp
132 kW
179 hp
133 kW
Torque
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,110 kg
2,447 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Length
3,811 mm
150.0 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
581 km
361 mi
617 km
384 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePeugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCRenault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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