The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 19,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.1 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
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
156.4
161 in
Length
156.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
9.08 %
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
*CJZ*
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
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
122 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.74 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
23.74 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
50 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
595 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
474 mi
595 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).
89 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
