The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 16,600

€ 13,700

€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 1.6 16V 130 is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
58.9
67.7
79.7
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.4
158.7
100.4
159.6
158.7 in
Length
159.6 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.39 %

General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
126 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
114 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
21.26 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
34 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
495 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
495 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
130.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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