The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. MINI Cooper S Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 22,900

€ 26,500

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Clio R.S. is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
Renault Clio R.S.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
58.4
69.6
79.7
55.7
68
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.4 in
Height
55.7 in
101.8
158.1
98.2
151.6
158.1 in
Length
151.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.27 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 hp
189 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
159 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.24 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
29 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
417 mi
Range
516 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
417 mi
516 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
155.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft






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