The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 22,800

€ 17,700

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Clio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
58.4
69.6
79.7
57.7
66.2
74.8
69.6 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.7 in
101.8
158.1
97.2
156.3
158.1 in
Length
156.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
10.07 %

General
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio
198 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Clio
159 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
139 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
Renault Clio
14.24 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Renault Clio
28 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
21 mpg
city
57 mpg
37 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
412 mi
Range
823 mi
Renault Clio
412 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Environmental Impact
157.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
70 kWh
Renault Clio
157.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft