Car comparison

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6vsRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

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 Vel Satis

3.5 V6

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
226hp169kW
241hp180kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,545kg3,406lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
104.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km338mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
3,800mm150in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,575mm62in
Wheelbase
2,511mm99in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
65L
460L
Max trunk volume
110L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
61L
80L

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 Vel Satis 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
36.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
145 km/h
90 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has 15 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 Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 15 hp (11 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
330 Nm
243 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
1,720 kg
3,792 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 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 I)3.0 V66.4 s
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V68.3 s

Although Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 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 Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 1.9 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 Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
696 km
432 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
8.3 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 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
226 hp
169 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in
Range score
545 km
338 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
65 L
2.3 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 I) 3.0 V6Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 151 km (94 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 395 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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