The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 22,900

€ 12,800

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Clio R.S. is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0
58.4
69.6
79.7
57.6
66.2
74.8
69.6 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.6 in
101.8
158.1
97.2
156.4
158.1 in
Length
156.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
17.91 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.0
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
159 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.24 lb/hp
39.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
29 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
417 mi
Range
559 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
417 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.0
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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
155.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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