The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120 EDC (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 19,100

€ 21,000

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3653 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
10.58 %

General
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
X98
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
21.76 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
638 mi
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
518 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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