Car comparison

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

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • 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 economy score
    85/100
  • 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
226hp169kW
201hp150kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km338mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,800mm150in
4,017mm158in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,511mm99in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
65L
288L
Max trunk volume
110L
1,038L
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 II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE II) 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 II)RS 2.0 16V7,100 rpm5,400 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE II)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
31.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 has 25 hp more than Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 25 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 II)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 II)RS 2.0 16V
1,204 kg
2,654 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
225 km/h
140 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 II)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 II) 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 3.0 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
671 km
417 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 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 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

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 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

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 II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
226 hp
169 kW
201 hp
150 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
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
545 km
338 mi
671 km
417 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
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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 II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 131 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 126 km (78 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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