The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 19,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
11.95 %
General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 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 Polo 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 Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
528 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
