The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 12,000

€ 14,000

€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 75 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57
68.2
76.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.2 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2500 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3448 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.56 %

General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
72 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
72 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
79 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
34.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
34.72 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
500 mi
Range
529 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
500 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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