The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75 (12 - 16) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 12,000
€ 22,900
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo GTI
57
68.2
76.6
57.2
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57 in
Height
57.2 in
101.9
160
97.2
156.5
160 in
Length
156.5 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo GTI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3446 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
16.87 %
General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo GTI
X98
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
73 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
73 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
79 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo GTI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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31.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
31.86 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
474 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
500 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
