The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 16,600
€ 22,500
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo GTI
58.9
67.7
79.7
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
101.4
158.7
97.2
156.8
158.7 in
Length
156.8 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo GTI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.49 %
General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
126 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
21.26 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
495 mi
Range
466 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
495 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
130.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
