Car comparison

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6vsVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

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

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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

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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
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    338 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
226hp169kW
224hp167kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,815kg4,001lb
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
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km338mi
Calculated
525km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
3,800mm150in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,511mm99in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
65L
135L
Max trunk volume
110L
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Doors
3
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
61L
63L

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 V6Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
32.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 has 2 hp more than Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 2 hp (1 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
320 Nm
236 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
1,515 kg
3,340 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 0.3 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 0.8 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
525 km
326 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
226 hp
169 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
545 km
338 mi
525 km
326 mi
Trunk score
65 L
2.3 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 V6Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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