Performance Review: Renault Clio Renaultsport 1.6 Turbo 200 EDC - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault Clio Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault Clio Renaultsport 1.6 Turbo 200 EDC is the 6 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Renault Clio has a 1618cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Clio shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Clio's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1204 kgs (2654 lbs) this makes the Renault Clio Renaultsport 1.6 Turbo 200 EDC in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Renault Clio shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1618cc 16V St4 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 177 lb-ft (239.9 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Renault Clio you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d (188.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault Clio.

The Renault Clio has a Power to weight ratio of 163.6 bhp per ton and 147.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Clio competing with the 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d (188.4 bhp per ton) or the 1990 Mercedes E Class 500 W124 (188.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Renault Clio generating around 147.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 BMW 3 Series 335i Gran Turismo F34 (172.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Hemi (171.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Renault Clio Renaultsport 1.6 Turbo 200 EDC as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Renault Clio Renaultsport 1.6 Turbo 200 EDC is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Clio and the 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda 340 V8

When talking about the performance of the Renault Clio on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15 secs @ 91.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda 340 V8 (14.93 secs), the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (14.94 secs), and the 2010 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro (14.94 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Renault Clio Renaultsport 1.6 Turbo 200 EDC has a maximum speed of 143mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Clio equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Renault Clio Renaultsport 1.6 Turbo 200 EDC then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), or the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (154 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Clio Rivals List.

A Brief History of Renault

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