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VW Golf GTI vs Renault Clio RS III Cup
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Clio RS III Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 201 / 198 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 215 / 159 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1403 / 3093 | 1256 / 2769 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 143 / 141 | 160 / 157 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €23,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Clio RS III Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Balocco | 3:08.50 | 3:07.34 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:33.70 | 1:33.80 |
| Bruntingthorpe | 1:26.60 | 1:24.50 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:39.70 | 1:40.00 |
| Tsukuba | 1:12.54 | 1:11.68 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.60 | 1:19.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Clio RS III Cup |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 32.6 s |
| Est. 1000 m | 29.5 s @ 195.0 kph | 29.5 s @ 194.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.0 s | 25.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 16.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph | 10.6 s @ 80.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 95.0 mph | 14.8 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.9 s @ 116.8 mph | 25.8 s @ 116.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Clio RS III Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 227 kph (141 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Clio RS III Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 586 | 599 |
| Straight line speed | 1335 | 1433 |
| Total | 1921 | 2032 |
Verdict
Clio RS III Cup is the fastest by a small margin.
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