Car comparison

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VvsRenault 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 III (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

197 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Highest torque
    215 Nm
    159 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    288 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201hp150kW
197hp147kW
Torque
215Nm159lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,204kg2,654lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
37.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,017mm158in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,370mm54in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
113mm4in
Trunk volume
288L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,038L
1,028L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V7,100 rpm5,400 rpm7,350 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
MetricRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.5 s
37.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 4 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 III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,204 kg
2,654 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
225 km/h
140 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 0.7 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
671 km
417 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
VehicleRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
671 km
417 mi
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
288 L
10.2 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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.

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 III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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