The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 19,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
11.17 %
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
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
559 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
474 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
