The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 22,800

€ 17,900

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio is 1.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
58.4
69.6
79.7
58.5
66.2
74.8
69.6 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
11.03 %

General
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Clio
198 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Clio
159 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Renault Clio
14.24 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Clio
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
412 mi
Range
425 mi
Renault Clio
412 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
Renault Clio
157.2 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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