Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD gagne (6,80 s vs 7,03 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Clio 3 RS 200 | Cooper S FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,03 s | 6,80 s+0,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,20 s | 14,87 s+0,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,23 s | 26,40 s+0,83 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 240 km/h−17 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,20 kg/hp | 5,78 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Clio 3 RS 200 | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,00 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,44 s | 5,35 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,03 s | 6,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,53 s | 8,78 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,04 s | 14,27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,75 s | 24,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,20 s | 14,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,23 s | 26,40 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 215 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual close-ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 7.03 s for the Clio 3 RS 200. The 0.23 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cooper S FWD is doing 131 km/h against 125 km/h for the Clio 3 RS 200. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.86 s versus 15.20 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.40 s versus 27.23 s, with a 0.83 s lead.
Electronically capped at 223 km/h, the Clio 3 RS 200 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.20 kg/hp vs 5.78 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.83 seconds. The 0.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD gagne (6,80 s vs 7,03 s).
Clio 3 RS 200 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,03 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Clio 3 RS 200 : 200 hp, ratio 6,20 kg/hp. Cooper S FWD : 192 hp, ratio 5,78 kg/hp.
Clio 3 RS 200 : 223 km/h. Cooper S FWD : 240 km/h.