Car comparison

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

3.0 V6

226 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2002
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    618 km
    384 mi
  • Largest trunk
    288 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    59/100

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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
226hp169kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km338mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,800mm150in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,511mm99in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
65L
288L
Max trunk volume
110L
1,028L
Doors
3
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
61L
55L

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 III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
36.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
94 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
200 hp
149 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 has 26 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 Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 26 hp (19 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 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
1,335 kg
2,943 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66.4 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 0.5 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 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 III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 2.3 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 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
545 km
338 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
226 hp
169 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
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
545 km
338 mi
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
65 L
2.3 cu ft
288 L
10.2 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 III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 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 III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 223 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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