The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75 (12 - 16) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 12,000

€ 19,000

€ 12,000
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 75 is 9.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 3.7 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1448
1732
1945
1485
1682
1901
1732 mm
Width
1682 mm
1945 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1448 mm
Height
1485 mm
2589
4063
2470
3970
4063 mm
Length
3970 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1055 kg
Kerb Weight
1179 kg
1563 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
124 kg
10.52 %

General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
X98
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1149 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
73 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
73 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
107 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
107 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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14.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 kg/bhp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
14.45 kg/bhp
13.25 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
50 mpg
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
54 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
500 mi
Range
651 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
500 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 75
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
280 L








1146 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L