The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 22,900
€ 12,500
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
58.4
69.6
79.7
58.5
66.2
74.8
69.6 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.8
158.1
97.2
156.3
158.1 in
Length
156.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
16.56 %
General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
159 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.24 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
