The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65 (14 - 15) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 11,800

€ 21,200

€ 11,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.2 16V 65 is 3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
57
68.2
76.6
58.6
66.9
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
101.9
160
97.2
157
160 in
Length
157 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2751 lb
3446 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
15.45 %

General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
X98
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
63 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
63 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
77 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
77 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
15.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
715 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
36.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.91 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
36.92 lb/hp
30.91 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
608 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
508 mi
608 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
94.6 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
104.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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