The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (16 - 18) vs. Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse (08 - 10)
€ 23,700

€ 23,100

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio R.S. is 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Abarth Grande Punto.
Renault Clio R.S.
Abarth Grande Punto
56.5
68.2
76.6
58.7
68
75.8
68.2 in
Width
68 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
101.9
161
98.8
159.1
161 in
Length
159.1 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
Abarth Grande Punto
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.49 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
Abarth Grande Punto
X98
Generation
ZAF 199
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
Abarth Grande Punto
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
199 A8.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
178 hp
Abarth Grande Punto
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
192 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Abarth Grande Punto
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
Abarth Grande Punto
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Abarth Grande Punto
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
40 mpg
35 mpg
Abarth Grande Punto
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
418 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
474 mi
418 mi
Abarth Grande Punto
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
127 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
Abarth Grande Punto
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
Abarth Grande Punto
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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