Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 wins (6,65 s vs 6,90 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 | 120i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.65 s | 6.90 s | 0.25 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 15.01 s | 0.25 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.71 s | 27.23 s | 0.52 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 235 km/h | 4 km/h · 120i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.64 kg/hp | 7.81 kg/hp | better ratio · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 | 120i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s | 1.65 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.89 s | 2.77 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.74 s · tight gap | 4.88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.65 s | 6.90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.67 s | 9.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.01 s | 16.47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.89 s | 29.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 15.01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.71 s | 27.23 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 235 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 | 220 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 6-speed (dual clutch) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 hits 100 km/h in 6.65 s versus 6.90 s for the 120i. The 0.25 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is doing 127 km/h against 123 km/h for the 120i. The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 crosses the line in 14.76 s versus 15.01 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 finishes in 26.71 s versus 27.23 s, with a 0.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (231 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 and the 120i are governed to 233 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.64 kg/hp vs 7.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.91 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 wins (6,65 s vs 6,90 s).
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220: 220 hp, ratio 5,64 kg/hp. 120i F40: 178 hp, ratio 7,81 kg/hp.
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220: 231 km/h. 120i F40: 235 km/h.