The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio dCi 90 EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 20,200

€ 24,000

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 dCi 90 is 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
57
68.2
76.6
57.1
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
160
97.2
156.8
160 in
Length
156.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
2705 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.15 %

General
Renault Clio dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
X98
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio dCi 90
89 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Clio dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Renault Clio dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
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30.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Renault Clio dCi 90
30.39 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Clio dCi 90
64 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
756 mi
Range
500 mi
Renault Clio dCi 90
756 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Clio dCi 90
76.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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