Car comparison

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V SportvsRenault 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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Renault Clio II (PHASE III)

2.0 16V Sport

179 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2006
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Lightest
    1,110 kg
    2,447 lb
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    215 Nm
    159 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    618 km
    384 mi
  • Largest trunk
    288 L
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V SportRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
179hp133kW
200hp149kW
Torque
200Nm148lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,110kg2,447lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight-
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
617km384mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,811mm150in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,639mm65in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,471mm97in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,418mm56in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,392mm55in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
255L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,037L
1,028L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V SportRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport6,500 rpm5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V7,250 rpm5,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V SportRenaultClio 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
32.5 s
36.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
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
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
200 hp
149 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V has 21 hp more than Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
200 Nm
148 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
1,110 kg
2,447 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
1,240 kg
2,734 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 II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
222 km/h
138 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport7.1 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 Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport: 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 0.8 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 II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
617 km
384 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW
7.1 s
222 km/h
138 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
200 hp
149 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
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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 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
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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V SportRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
179 hp
133 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,110 kg
2,447 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
617 km
384 mi
618 km
384 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
255 L
9.0 cu ft
288 L
10.2 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
VehicleRenault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V SportRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 km (0 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 33 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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