The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120 EDC (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 19,100

€ 14,300

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57
68.2
76.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.2 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3653 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.43 %

General
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
X98
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
118 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
140 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
21.76 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
518 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
102.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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