The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 22,800
€ 33,900
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Polo R WRC.
Renault Clio
VW Polo R WRC
58.4
69.6
79.7
57.4
66.2
74.8
69.6 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.8
158.1
97.1
157.5
158.1 in
Length
157.5 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio
VW Polo R WRC
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.39 %
General
Renault Clio
VW Polo R WRC
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Clio
198 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Clio
159 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
Renault Clio
VW Polo R WRC
139 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Renault Clio
14.24 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Clio
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
412 mi
Range
373 mi
Renault Clio
412 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
Renault Clio
157.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
