The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 23,000

€ 21,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Clio R.S. is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
56.5
68.2
76.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.2 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
161
100.4
159.6
161 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.85 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
X98
Generation
AW
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 Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
444 mi
Range
638 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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