The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 16,600

€ 16,700

€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 6.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1497
1720
2025
1485
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
2025 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1497 mm
Height
1485 mm
2575
4032
2470
3970
4032 mm
Length
3970 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1215 kg
Kerb Weight
1102 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1580 kg

Weight Difference:
113 kg
9.3 %

General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
126 bhp
at 6750 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
126 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
155 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
155 NM
160 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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9.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 kg/bhp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
9.64 kg/bhp
12.38 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
495 mi
Range
548 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
495 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
130.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
478 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1038 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L