The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 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 considerably. The Renault Clio R.S. is 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
56.5
68.2
76.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
11.03 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
192 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
466 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
474 mi
466 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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