The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 22,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 11.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Renault Clio R.S..
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.4
69.6
79.7
66.3 in
Width
69.6 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
55.4 in
Height
58.4 in
97.1
146.2
101.8
158.1
146.2 in
Length
158.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.83 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio R.S.
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14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.98 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
417 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
417 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
155.3 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft





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