Car comparison

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6vsVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

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 Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    226 hp
    169 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • 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

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    245 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
226hp169kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,910kg4,211lb
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
75.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km338mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
3,800mm150in
4,149mm163in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,511mm99in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
65L
245L
Max trunk volume
110L
1,185L
Doors
3
3
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
61L
62L

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 Golf IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
28.2 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
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 has 22 hp more than Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 22 hp (16 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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 0.7 s.

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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
226 hp
169 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
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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
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
545 km
338 mi
-
Trunk score
65 L
2.3 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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