Car comparison

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6vsRenault 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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Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I)

3.0 V6

226 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2002
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

  • 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 estimated range
    617 km
    384 mi
  • Largest trunk
    255 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    226 hp
    169 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
226hp169kW
179hp133kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,110kg2,447lb
Gross weight
1,545kg3,406lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km338mi
Calculated
617km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,800mm150in
3,811mm150in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,639mm65in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,511mm99in
2,471mm97in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,418mm56in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,392mm55in
Trunk volume
65L
255L
Max trunk volume
110L
1,037L
Doors
3
3
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
61L
50L
CO2 emissions-
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V SportPowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 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
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
32.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 has 47 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 Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
1,335 kg
2,943 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66.4 s
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport: 0.7 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 3.1 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
545 km
338 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
226 hp
169 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Length
3,800 mm
149.6 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
226 hp
169 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
226 hp
169 kW
179 hp
133 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,110 kg
2,447 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Length
3,800 mm
149.6 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 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
545 km
338 mi
617 km
384 mi
CO2 score
-
194 g/km
Trunk score
65 L
2.3 cu ft
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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 Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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