Renault Clio RS III Cup vs VW Golf GTI
| Category | Clio RS III Cup | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 201 / 198 | 211 / 208 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 215 / 159 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1256 / 2769 | 1357 / 2992 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 160 / 157 | 155 / 153 |
| Average price | €23,000 | €28,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Clio RS III Cup | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.7 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.6 s | 26.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.7 s | 19.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.6 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.7 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.2 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s | 14.5 s @ 100.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.8 s @ 116.8 mph | 24.3 s @ 121.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Clio RS III Cup | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 227 kph (141 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Clio RS III Cup | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 77 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by considerable margin.
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