The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 23,000

€ 17,900

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.96 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
4
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 4800 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 1400 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
114 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
28.21 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
51 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
608 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
608 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).
87.2 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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