The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 22,800

€ 21,000

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Clio is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
58.4
69.6
79.7
56.9
68.9
77.3
69.6 in
Width
68.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.8
158.1
100.4
159.6
158.1 in
Length
159.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.85 %

General
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Renault Clio
198 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio
159 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Renault Clio
14.24 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Clio
28 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
412 mi
Range
638 mi
Renault Clio
412 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Renault Clio
157.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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