The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 21,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio R.S. is 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo BlueGT.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.93 %
General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
138 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo BlueGT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
621 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
85.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo BlueGT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
