The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 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 Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 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 1.2.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
12.17 %
General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2
R
Generation
6R
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 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
126 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
114 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
21.26 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
495 mi
Range
508 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
495 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
130.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
