The much cheaper, lighter and smaller Clio 197 beats the Golf R32 on track!
VW Golf R32 vs Renault Clio 197
| Category | Renault Clio 197 | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 197 / 194 | 250 / 247 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 216 / 159 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1257 / 2771 | 1592 / 3510 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 156 / 154 | 157 / 155 |
Lap Times
| Track | Renault Clio 197 | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Autopartner Test Route | 1:13.50 | 1:13.56 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:12.60 | 1:14.53 |
| Ring Knutstrop (Conf 2) | 1:20.20 | 1:20.00 |
| Dreux | 1:03.16 | 1:02.61 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Renault Clio 197 | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.3 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.6 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.4 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 14.1 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 18.8 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 26.5 s | 20.8 s |
| 1000 m | 28.6 s | 26.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.5 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.8 s | 9.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.1 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 80.2 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
General performance
| Category | Renault Clio 197 | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 216 kph (134 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 42 m (138 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (155 ft) | 53 m (175 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Renault Clio 197 | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 63 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R32 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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