The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 17,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Clio R.S. is 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
68.2
76.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
161
97.2
156.3
161 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
13.44 %
General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
570 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
