Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 3 RS 200 wins (7,03 s vs 8,91 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Clio 3 RS 200 | Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.03 s | 8.91 s | 1.88 s · Clio 3 RS 200 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.20 s | 16.69 s | 1.49 s · Clio 3 RS 200 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.23 s | 29.65 s | 2.42 s · Clio 3 RS 200 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 223 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.20 kg/hp | 8.60 kg/hp | better ratio · Clio 3 RS 200 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Clio 3 RS 200 | Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.02 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 4.12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.44 s | 6.68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.03 s | 8.91 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.53 s | 11.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.04 s | 20.72 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.75 s | 39.68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.20 s | 16.69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.23 s | 29.65 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 223 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG (DQ200) |
Off the line, the Clio 3 RS 200 hits 100 km/h in 7.03 s versus 8.91 s for the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG. At this point, the Clio 3 RS 200 leads by 1.88 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 is doing 125 km/h against 116 km/h for the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG. The gap is 1.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 3 RS 200 crosses the line in 15.20 s versus 16.69 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 59 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 finishes in 27.23 s versus 29.64 s, with a 2.42 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 8.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.60 seconds. The 1.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 3 RS 200 wins (7,03 s vs 8,91 s).
Clio 3 RS 200 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 3 RS 200: 200 hp, ratio 6,20 kg/hp. Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.
Clio 3 RS 200: 223 km/h. Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG: 223 km/h.