The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 22,900

€ 15,700

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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 1.4 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
10.39 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
159 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.24 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
21 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
417 mi
Range
736 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
417 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
155.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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