The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65 (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 11,800
€ 24,000
€ 11,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo GTI
57
68.2
76.6
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.2 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57 in
Height
56.6 in
101.9
160
100.4
160.1
160 in
Length
160.1 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo GTI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3446 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
22.13 %
General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo GTI
X98
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
63 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
63 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
77 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
77 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo GTI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
15.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
715 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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36.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
36.92 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
508 mi
Range
421 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
508 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
