Car comparison

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VvsRenault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

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 Megane II (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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 performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
254hp189kW
224hp167kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
513km319mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,841mm151in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,351mm53in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,532mm100in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,518mm60in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
45L
330L
Max trunk volume
67L
1,190L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
61L
60L
CO2 emissions
285g/km
199g/km

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 Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
26.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.6 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V has 30 hp more than Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: 30 hp (22 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,375 kg
3,031 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
236 km/h
147 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 0.7 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: 3.5 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
254 hp
189 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
513 km
319 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
285 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
45 L
1.6 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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 II) 3.0i V6 24VRenault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 202 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 86 g/km less CO2

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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