The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65 (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 11,800
€ 19,000
€ 11,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65 is 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
57
68.2
76.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3446 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
10.5 %
General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo 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 Polo 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 Polo 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 Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
715 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
36.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
36.92 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
43 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
651 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
508 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
