The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 16,600
€ 18,000
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 BMT.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
9.15 %
General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
126 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
21.26 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
495 mi
Range
559 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
495 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
130.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
