The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 22,900
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) Renault Clio R.S.
€ 19,800
 VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TDI BMT.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
69.6
79.7
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
101.8
158.1
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.9 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
159 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.24 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
736 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
417 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
155.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft