The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 22,900

€ 13,700

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 R.S. is 4.7 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
1484
1769
2025
1485
1682
1901
1769 mm
Width
1682 mm
2025 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1484 mm
Height
1485 mm
2585
4017
2470
3970
4017 mm
Length
3970 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1067 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1550 kg

Weight Difference:
212 kg
16.58 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1198 CC
198 bhp
at 7100 rpm
Power
69 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 bhp
69 bhp
VW Polo 1.2
215 NM
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
112 NM
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
215 NM
112 NM
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
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6.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.46 kg/bhp
Renault Clio R.S.
6.46 kg/bhp
15.46 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
34 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
417 mi
Range
508 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
417 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
483 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1038 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L