The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)
€ 23,000

€ 14,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 BMT.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
56.5
68.2
76.6
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.6 in
101.9
161
97.2
156.4
161 in
Length
156.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
17.52 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 BMT
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
595 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
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).
89 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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