Car comparison

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VvsRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II)

3.0i V6 24V

254 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I)

3.0 V6

226 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    338 mi
  • Largest trunk
    65 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
254hp189kW
226hp169kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
513km319mi
Calculated
545km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
3,841mm151in
3,800mm150in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,351mm53in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,532mm100in
2,511mm99in
Front track
1,518mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
45L
65L
Max trunk volume
67L
110L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
61L
61L
CO2 emissions
285g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V7,150 rpm4,650 rpm7,400 rpm
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
26.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
254 hp
189 kW
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V has 28 hp more than Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
1,335 kg
2,943 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 II)3.0i V6 24V
250 km/h
155 mph
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 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 II)3.0i V6 24V5.8 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 0.6 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 II)3.0i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: 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 Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
513 km
319 mi
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
545 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
254 hp
189 kW
5.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 II)3.0i V6 24V
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
45 L
1.6 cu ft
Length
3,841 mm
151.2 in
Height
1,351 mm
53.2 in
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

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 II)3.0i V6 24V
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V 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 II)3.0i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 II)3.0i V6 24V
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
254 hp
189 kW
226 hp
169 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
45 L
1.6 cu ft
Length
3,841 mm
151.2 in
Height
1,351 mm
53.2 in
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
Range score
513 km
319 mi
545 km
338 mi
CO2 score
285 g/km
-
Trunk score
45 L
1.6 cu ft
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 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 Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 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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