Performance Review: Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault Clio Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Renault Clio has a 1998cc Naturally Aspirated 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 1090 kgs (2403 lbs) this makes the Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 3.5 V6 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 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 180 bhp (134 kW) @ 6500 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 Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 148 lb-ft (200.6 Nm) @ 5250 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 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (170 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 1999 Audi A6 S6 4.2 Quattro (189.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault Clio.

The Renault Clio has a Power to weight ratio of 165.1 bhp per ton and 135.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 Clio competing with the 1999 Audi A6 S6 4.2 Quattro (189.9 bhp per ton) or the 2014 BMW 2 Series M235i Cabriolet Auto F23 (189.9 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 135.7 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 2011 Alfa-Romeo Mito 170 Quadrifoglio Verde (160.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8 (160.6 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 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 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 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 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 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Renault Clio on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.7 secs @ 93.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (14.64 secs), the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (14.64 secs), and the 1974 Lancia Stratos 2.5 V6 (14.65 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 has a maximum speed of 138mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 Clio equals the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (149 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 then how about the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (149 mph), the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (149 mph), or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (149 mph).

Related Links:

2004 Clio Rivals List.

A Brief History of Renault

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