The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

€ 22,900
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) Renault Clio R.S.
€ 22,500
 VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
58.4
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
69.6
79.7
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (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
57.1 in
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
101.8
158.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
158.1 in
Length
156.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.53 %
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

General

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
159 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.24 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
466 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
417 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
155.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft