The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90 EDC (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 18,800

€ 17,900

€ 18,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90 is 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
57
68.2
76.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2705 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.25 %

General
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
X98
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
89 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
109 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
30.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
30.39 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
67 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
60 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
799 mi
Range
425 mi
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
799 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
112 kWh
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
71.9 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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