The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120 EDC (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 19,100

€ 18,100

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 TCe 120 is 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TCe 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3653 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
3.08 %

General
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
X98
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
140 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
21.76 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
528 mi
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
518 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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