Car comparison

Renault Laguna 2.9 24VvsRenault 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 Laguna

2.9 24V

190 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1997-2000
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

197 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Renault Laguna 2.9 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    267 Nm
    197 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultLaguna2.9 24VRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
190hp142kW
197hp147kW
Torque
267Nm197lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
36.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,480mm58in
1,370mm54in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance-
113mm4in
Trunk volume
450L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,335L
1,028L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Laguna 2.9 24VRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Laguna 2.9 24V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V5,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 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
MetricRenaultLaguna2.9 24VRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
36.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
190 hp
142 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V has 7 hp more than Renault Laguna 2.9 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Laguna 2.9 24V and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
267 Nm
197 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
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
1,375 kg
3,031 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
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
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
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V7.7 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 Laguna 2.9 24V: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 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
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultLaguna2.9 24VRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
267 Nm
197 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
-
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 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.

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 I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Laguna 2.9 24V

  • Has 52 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 162 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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