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Home›Duel›Renault Clio 5 vs Peugeot 208

Performance comparison

Renault Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 vs Peugeot 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

RenaultPetrol

Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140

140 hp · 240 Nm · 1,196 kg · 2020

VS
PeugeotPetrolFaster

208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6

136 hp · 230 Nm · 1,228 kg · 2025

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6
0–100 km/h9,17 s8,22 s+0,95 s
400 m standing start16,86 s16,10 s+0,76 s
1,000 m standing start29,94 s29,16 s+0,78 s
Top speed (electronically limited)210 km/h+1 km/h209 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio8,54 kg/hpbetter ratio9,03 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

RenaultPetrolClio 5 1.3 TCe 140
Speed
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Timer
0,00s
Distance
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PeugeotPetrol208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
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1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierClio 5 1.3 TCe 140208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6
0–30 km/h2,55 s2,08 s
0–50 km/h4,24 s3,47 s
0–80 km/h6,87 s5,92 s
0–100 km/h9,17 s8,22 s
0–120 km/h12,14 s11,14 s
0–160 km/h21,25 s20,50 s
0–200 km/h45,38 s42,69 s
400 m standing start16,86 s16,10 s
1,000 m standing start29,94 s29,16 s
Top speed210 km/h209 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Renault

Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140

8,54kg/hpratio better by 0,49 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power140 hpI4
Torque240 Nm
Weight1 196 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
GearboxEDC 7-speed (dual clutch)
Peugeot

208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6

9,03kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power136 hpE3
Torque230 Nm
Weight1 228 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearboxe-DCS6 6-speed electrified dual clutch

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 hits 100 km/h in 8.22 s versus 9.17 s for the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140. At this point, the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 leads by 0.95 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 is doing 117 km/h against 115 km/h for the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.85 s. The 0.75 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 finishes in 29.16 s versus 29.94 s, with a 0.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

On paper, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 combines 140 hp, 240 Nm and 1,196 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6. Yet the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.

Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 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 (8.54 kg/hp vs 9.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.97 seconds. The 0.95 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 7DSGPeugeot 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6Dacia Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140
Instead of 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6
Renault Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 7DSGDacia Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 gagne (8,22 s vs 9,17 s).

Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,17 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 : 140 hp, ratio 8,54 kg/hp. 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 : 136 hp, ratio 9,03 kg/hp.

Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 : 210 km/h. 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 : 209 km/h.