Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 wins (6,65 s vs 6,81 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 | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.65 s | 6.81 s | 0.16 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 15.05 s | 0.29 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.71 s | 28.59 s | 1.88 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 160 km/h | 71 km/h · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.64 kg/hp | 7.01 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 | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s · tight gap | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.89 s · tight gap | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.74 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.65 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.67 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.01 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.89 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.71 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 160 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 hits 100 km/h in 6.65 s versus 6.81 s for the i3s. Despite lacking instant torque, 220 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 leads by 0.16 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is doing 127 km/h against 124 km/h for the i3s. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 crosses the line in 14.76 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 12 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 finishes in 26.71 s versus 28.59 s, with a 1.88 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is capped at 233 km/h, the i3s at 160 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.76 seconds. The 0.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 wins (6,65 s vs 6,81 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. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220: 231 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.