The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 15,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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
156.3
161 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
11.49 %
General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
736 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
