Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 and Cooper S FWD are neck and neck (6,56 s vs 6,65 s, no significant gap).
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 | 6,56 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 14,62 s+0,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s | 26,03 s+0,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 250 km/h−19 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,86 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 | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,89 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,74 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s | 6,56 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,67 s | 8,41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,01 s | 13,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,89 s | 22,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 14,62 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s | 26,03 s |
| Top speed limited | 231 km/h | 250 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.56 s versus 6.65 s for the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220. The 0.09 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 132 km/h for the Cooper S FWD. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.62 s versus 14.76 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 26.71 s, with a 0.68 s lead.
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 5.86 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 0.09 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 and Cooper S FWD are neck and neck (6,56 s vs 6,65 s, no significant gap).
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. Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp.
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220: 231 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h.