Car comparison

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VvsRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

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 Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
254hp189kW
263hp196kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
1,610kg3,549lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
92.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
513km319mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,963cc181cu in
Length
3,841mm151in
4,763mm188in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,351mm53in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,532mm100in
2,766mm109in
Front track
1,518mm60in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
45L
390L
Max trunk volume
67L
-
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
61L
76L
CO2 emissions
285g/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 Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)PowerTorque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
27.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
155 km/h
96 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 9 hp more than Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 9 hp (7 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s

Although Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has more power, Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 1.4 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V: 0.5 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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
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

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
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

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24V 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24VRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
254 hp
189 kW
263 hp
196 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
513 km
319 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
285 g/km
-
Trunk score
45 L
1.6 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Clio Sport (PHASE II) 3.0i V6 24VRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 63 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 154 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 345 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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