Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 wins (6,65 s vs 9,18 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.65 s
| Measure | Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.65 s | 9.18 s | 2.53 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 16.76 s | 2.00 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.71 s | 30.24 s | 3.53 s · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 180 km/h | 51 km/h · Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.64 kg/hp | 9.37 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 | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.89 s | 3.74 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.74 s | 6.48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.65 s | 9.18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.67 s | 12.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.01 s | 22.77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.89 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 16.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.71 s | 30.24 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 180 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 | 143 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch 4-speed |
Off the line, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 hits 100 km/h in 6.65 s versus 9.18 s for the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145. At this point, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 leads by 2.53 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is doing 127 km/h against 113 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145. The gap is 1.34 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 16.76 s. The 2.00 s gap represents roughly 75 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 finishes in 26.71 s versus 30.23 s, with a 3.53 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 Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 at 180 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.64 kg/hp vs 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.59 seconds. The 2.53 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 9,18 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. Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220: 231 km/h. Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 180 km/h.