The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 22,900

€ 22,900

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
1484
1769
2025
1452
1682
1901
1769 mm
Width
1682 mm
2025 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1484 mm
Height
1452 mm
2585
4017
2468
3976
4017 mm
Length
3976 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1269 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.78 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
198 bhp
at 7100 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
198 bhp
178 bhp
VW Polo GTI
215 NM
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
215 NM
250 NM
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
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6.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.13 kg/bhp
Renault Clio R.S.
6.46 kg/bhp
7.13 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo GTI
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
417 mi
Range
474 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
417 mi
474 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1038 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L