The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90 (12 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 15,600

€ 21,000

€ 15,600
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 90 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 90
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 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2390 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
16.81 %

General
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
0.9 L / 44 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
89 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
100 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
100 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
26.85 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
638 mi
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
621 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 90
85.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 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