The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 15,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
13.83 %
General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
192 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
548 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
474 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
