Sur 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 gagne (6,65 s vs 6,80 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 4 RS Trophy 220 | Cooper S FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s−0,15 s | 6,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s−0,11 s | 14,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s | 26,40 s+0,31 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 240 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,78 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,89 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,74 s | 5,35 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s | 6,80 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,67 s | 8,78 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,01 s | 14,27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,89 s | 24,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 14,87 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s | 26,40 s |
| Top speed | 231 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 | 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 | 192 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 hits 100 km/h in 6.65 s versus 6.80 s for the Cooper S FWD. At this point, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is doing 127 km/h against 131 km/h for the Cooper S FWD. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 crosses the line in 14.76 s versus 14.86 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 maxes out at 231 km/h while the Cooper S FWD keeps accelerating towards 240 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.04 s.
Around 544 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Cooper S FWD overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 9 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.40 s versus 26.71 s. The 0.31 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 233 km/h, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 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 (5.64 kg/hp vs 5.78 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.16 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 gagne (6,65 s vs 6,80 s).
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,65 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 : 220 hp, ratio 5,64 kg/hp. Cooper S FWD : 192 hp, ratio 5,78 kg/hp.
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 : 231 km/h. Cooper S FWD : 240 km/h.