The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80 Quickshift (09 - 11) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 14,600
€ 17,500
€ 14,600
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 Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
58.9
67.7
79.7
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.4
158.7
97.2
156.3
158.7 in
Length
156.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %
General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
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
77 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
77 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
80 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
80 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
33.35 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
610 mi
Range
665 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
610 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 80
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
