The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 21,200

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2751 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.41 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
X98
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.91 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
30.91 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
608 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
608 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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).
94.6 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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