Ford Fiesta ST vs Renault Clio 220 Trophy vs MINI JCW – Video
Carfection compares three hot hatchbacks Fiesta ST vs Renault Clio 220 Trophy vs MINI JCW
2014 Fiesta ST Specs:
PRICE AS TESTED:$24,985 (base price: $22,195)
ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
DISPLACEMENT:97 cu in, 1596 cc
Power: 197 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 202 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
TRANSMISSION:6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 98.0 in
Length: 160.1 in
Width: 67.8 in Height:57.2 in
Curb weight: 2745 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 17.6 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 39.0 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 7.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.2 sec @ 93 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 143 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 159 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 26/35 mpg
C/D observed: 25 mpg
Renault Clio 220 Trophy Specs:
Powertrain
| Engine type | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Displacement | 1.6 l (99 ci) |
| Power | 223 ps (220 bhp / 164 kw)@ 6050 rpm |
| Torque | 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) @ 2000 rpm |
| Power / liter | 138 ps (136 hp) |
| Transmission | 6speed dual clutch |
| Layout | front engine, front wheel drive |
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| 0 – 100 kph | 6.6 s |
| 0 – 180 kph | 19.5 s |
| 0 – 200 kph | 25.8 s |
| 0 – 60 mph | 6.5 s |
| 0 – 100 mph | 14.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.7 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1000 m | 26.5 s @ 202.0 kph |
2015 Mini John Cooper Works Specs:
PRICE AS TESTED:$41,050 (base price: $31,450)
ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
DISPLACEMENT:122 cu in, 1998 cc
Power: 228 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm
TRANSMISSION:6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 98.2 in
Length: 152.5 in
Width: 68.0 in Height:55.7 in
Passenger volume: 80 cu ft
Cargo volume: 9 cu ft
Curb weight: 2864 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.7 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 25.5 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.1 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 6.2 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.3 sec @ 102 mph
Top speed (mfr’s est): 153 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 158 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 23/31 mpg
C/D observed: 25 mpg