Facts never lie. Mazda RX-8 is noticably faster.
Renault Clio 182 vs Mazda RX-8
| Category | Renault Clio 182 | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 1.3 l R2 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 182 / 180 | 231 / 228 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 200 / 148 | 216 / 159 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1123 / 2476 | 1387 / 3058 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 162 / 160 | 167 / 164 |
| Average price | €23,000 | €36,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Renault Clio 182 | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.4 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.0 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.7 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.9 s | 13.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.6 s | 17.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 23.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 31.0 s | 30.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.0 s | 7.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.9 s | 23.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.6 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.0 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 80.2 mph | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.5 s | 14.5 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.6 s @ 117.4 mph | 25.5 s @ 117.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | Renault Clio 182 | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 224 kph (139 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.43 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.6 kph (38.9 mph) | 66.2 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 11.1 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Renault Clio 182 | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
RX-8 is the fastest by a small margin.
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