The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 5-door 1.2 16V 75 (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 13,200

€ 14,000

€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75 is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
58.9
67.7
79.7
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.4
158.7
100.4
159.6
158.7 in
Length
159.6 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2341 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.9 %

General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
74 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
79 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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31.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
31.64 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
589 mi
Range
529 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
589 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
89 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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