The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 5-door 1.2 16V 80 Quickshift (09 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 15,300

€ 18,700

€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
58.9
67.7
79.7
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.6 in
101.4
158.7
97.2
156.4
158.7 in
Length
156.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2590 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
3.05 %

General
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
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

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
77 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
77 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
80 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
80 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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33.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
33.64 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
610 mi
Range
608 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
610 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
87.2 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
106.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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