The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 10) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (15 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 23,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Renault Clio R.S..
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.5
68.2
76.6
66.3 in
Width
68.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.4 in
Height
56.5 in
97.1
146.2
101.9
161
146.2 in
Length
161 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3772 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.78 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
R56
Generation
X98
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6050 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
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14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.68 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
474 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft