The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 22,800
€ 17,400
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
69.6
79.7
57.6
66.2
74.8
69.6 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.6 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 TDI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.9 %
General
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio
198 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio
159 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Clio
14.24 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Renault Clio
28 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
37 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
412 mi
Range
756 mi
Renault Clio
412 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
76.1 kWh
Renault Clio
157.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
