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

€ 24,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio R.S. is 10.7 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
1434
1732
1945
1450
1682
1901
1732 mm
Width
1682 mm
1945 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1434 mm
Height
1450 mm
2589
4090
2468
3983
4090 mm
Length
3983 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1711 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.08 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
X98
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1618 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
197 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 bhp
189 bhp
VW Polo GTI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
240 NM
320 NM
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
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6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
Renault Clio R.S.
6.49 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo GTI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
444 mi
Range
500 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
280 L








1146 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L