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 2.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
9.3 %
General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
126 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
114 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
21.26 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
