The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 19,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio R.S. is 4.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
56.5
68.2
76.6
58.6
66.9
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
101.9
161
97.2
157
161 in
Length
157 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
10.46 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
X98
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
508 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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