The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 12,000
€ 17,500
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
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 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2500 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3448 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
2 %
General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
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
72 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
72 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
79 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
659 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
34.72 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
665 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
500 mi
665 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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
