The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 BMT (10 - 14)
€ 22,900

€ 13,500

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 BMT.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
58.4
69.6
79.7
57.7
66.2
74.8
69.6 in
Width
66.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.7 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 BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2363 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
16.17 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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 BMT
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
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
159 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.25 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.24 lb/hp
34.25 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
417 mi
Range
537 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
417 mi
537 mi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
155.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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