Car comparison

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6vsRenault 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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Peugeot 207

RC 1.6

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

197 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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

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Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    694 km
    432 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot207RC 1.6RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
174hp130kW
197hp147kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
36.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,030mm159in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,370mm54in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance-
113mm4in
Trunk volume
270L
288L
Max trunk volume
923L
1,028L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 207 RC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot207RC 1.66,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 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
MetricPeugeot207RC 1.6RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
36.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V has 23 hp more than Peugeot 207 RC 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
240 Nm
177 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
1,250 kg
2,756 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
Peugeot207RC 1.67.1 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Peugeot 207 RC 1.6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 1.7 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
694 km
432 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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

Peugeot 207 RC 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
VehiclePeugeot207RC 1.6RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
174 hp
130 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
694 km
432 mi
618 km
384 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
-
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePeugeot 207 RC 1.6Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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