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

€ 17,900

€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.35 %

General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
126 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
114 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
21.26 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
495 mi
Range
425 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
495 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
130.7 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft