Sur 0–100 km/h, 208 GTi 30th 208 gagne (6,55 s vs 6,65 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 | 208 GTi 30th 208 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s | 6,55 s+0,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 14,56 s+0,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s | 26,10 s+0,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 235 km/h−4 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,64 kg/hp | 5,59 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | 208 GTi 30th 208 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,79 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,89 s | 2,98 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,74 s | 4,91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s | 6,55 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,67 s | 8,34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,01 s | 13,87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,89 s | 24,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s | 26,10 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 235 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 | 208 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 163 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 208 GTi 30th 208 hits 100 km/h in 6.55 s versus 6.65 s for the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220. Despite the faster sprint time, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 is doing 133 km/h against 127 km/h for the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 208 GTi 30th 208 crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 14.76 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 finishes in 26.10 s versus 26.71 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (231 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 5.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.16 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 208 GTi 30th 208 gagne (6,55 s vs 6,65 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. 208 GTi 30th 208 : 208 hp, ratio 5,59 kg/hp.
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 : 231 km/h. 208 GTi 30th 208 : 235 km/h.