2013 Clio Renaultsport vs. its rivals

Renault has confirmed UK market specifications and pricing for its Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo. Available only as a five-door hatchback, the new performance Clio will be offered in either standard or Lux guises.

Both versions are powered by a 1.6 litre direct-injection petrol engine which, as the car’s name implies, produces an impressive 197 bhp (147 kW / 200 PS) thanks to its turbocharger.

The sole transmission option is an automatic six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch gearbox that features launch control, a multi change-down function and Normal, Sport and Race driving modes.

Renault Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC (2013) Front SideRenault Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC (2013) Side

Renault Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC (2013) InteriorRenault Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC (2013) Rear Side

Standard equipment includes sports seats, aluminium pedals, keyless entry and start, Bluetooth connectivity, a 7” touchscreen and cruise control. The Lux model seems like good value, as it adds climate control, rear electric windows, automatic lights and wipers, an upgraded audio system and satellite navigation for a fairly modest £1,000 premium.

As expected, buyers will be enticed with various cost options. The most popular is likely to be the £450 Cup chassis set-up, which consists of stiffer suspension, quicker steering, a lower ride height, red brake calipers and gloss black 18” alloys shod with Dunlop Sport Maxx TT tyres.

Given its output and pace, the Clio’s obvious hot hatch competitors are the Peugeot 208 GTi and the Mini John Cooper Works.

Based on the three rivals’ stats, there’s not much in it. The Mini is marginally the quickest, but it’s also considerably more expensive.

On price at least, that leaves the French pair. Their performance might appear identical, but in two respects - transmission type and number of doors - they are very different propositions.

Manufacturer Renault Mini Peugeot
Model Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC John Cooper Works Hatch 208 GTi
Price three-door N/A £22,455 £18,895
Price five-door £18,995 N/A N/A
Engine 1.6 litre turbo petrol 1.6 litre turbo petrol 1.6 litre turbo petrol
Power 197 bhp (147 kW / 200 PS) 208 bhp (155 kW / 211 PS) 197 bhp (147 kW / 200 PS)
Torque 240 Nm (177 lb/ft) 260 Nm (191 lb/ft) 275 Nm (202 lb/ft)
Transmission 6-speed dual-clutch auto 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
0-62 mph (100 km/h) 6.7 secs 6.5 secs 6.8 secs
Top speed 143 mph (230 km/h) 148 mph (238 km/h) 143 mph (230 km/h)
Combined fuel consumption 44.8 mpg (6.3 l/100km) 42.8 mpg (6.6 l/100km) 47.9 mpg (5.9 l/100km)
CO2 emissions 144 g/km 153 g/km 139 g/km

The Renault Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC is due to arrive at dealers in June.

Related posts:
2013 Renault Scénic XMOD
Ford Fiesta ST vs. its rivals
Renault Captur revealed
Renault Clio III lives on

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts:

Saab 9-3 Aero Carlsson

Image
Saab has got experience of producing special editions in honour of rally driver Erik Carlsson, having previously named versions of the 900 and 9000 after him during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Now it has decided to do it again, this time to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Swedish driver’s first win in Britain’s RAC Rally, which was achieved at the wheel of a Saab 96. Thankfully, the company has resisted the urge to just bung some fancy alloys and a few other extra bits onto something like a mid-range diesel model. Instead, it appears to have resurrected the limited edition Turbo X from a couple of years ago, as the new edition similarly features a turbocharged 2.8 litre petrol V6, Saab’s XWD all-wheel drive system and a six-speed automatic gearbox. The result is the 9-3 Aero Carlsson saloon, which turns out to be a very rapid car. With 276 bhp (205 kW / 280 PS) and a healthy 400 Nm of torque, the 0-60 mph (96 km/h) dash takes just 6.9 seconds. But it’s in the mid-range t...
Read more

American spec Fiat 500

Image
Fiat has released the first details and images of the North American specification 500. The tiny city car will be available in Pop, Lounge and Sport trim levels, and is distinguished from the European version by its more aggressive front and rear bumpers, bigger grille and flared sills. Another unique feature is the engine. Fiat has decided to use the 1.4 MultiAir unit currently found in models such as the Fiat Punto Evo and Alfa Romeo MiTo. Perhaps it felt that using the forthcoming two-cylinder TwinAir in the American 500 would have been too much for markets there to take? There’s no word yet on what power output the MultiAir will have, although in its current applications it comes with either 103 bhp (77 kW / 105 PS), 133 bhp (99 kW / 135 PS) or 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS). Similarly, prices have yet to be confirmed, but hopefully both details will have been sorted out by the time the order book for the 500 hatch opens later this year. For convertible fans, the 500C is due ...
Read more

i10 N Line versus the Up! GTI

Image
Hyundai has confirmed specifications and pricing for its sporty i10 N Line. This new variant – which arrives at dealers later this month – benefits from some cosmetic tweaks, unique suspension components and a more powerful 1.0 litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine.
Read more