Car comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenault 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 Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996
VS

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I)

3.0 V6

226 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
263hp196kW
226hp169kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
545km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
3,800mm150in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,511mm99in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
65L
Max trunk volume-
110L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
76L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 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
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
26.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 37 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 Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66.4 s

Although Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has more power, Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
263 hp
196 kW
226 hp
169 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
667 km
414 mi
545 km
338 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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.

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 Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 63 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 325 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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