The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14)
€ 16,600
€ 14,200
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 BMT.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
58.9
67.7
79.7
57.7
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.7 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 BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2363 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
11.76 %
General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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 BMT
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.25 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
21.26 lb/hp
34.25 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
495 mi
Range
537 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
495 mi
537 mi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
130.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
