The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 23,700

€ 25,200

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Clio R.S. is just 2.3 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI OPF
1434
1732
1945
1438
1751
1964
1732 mm
Width
1751 mm
1945 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1434 mm
Height
1438 mm
2589
4090
2549
4067
4090 mm
Length
4067 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2549 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI OPF
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.61 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI OPF
X98
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1618 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 6050 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 bhp
197 bhp
VW Polo GTI OPF
260 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
260 NM
320 NM
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
148 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 OPF
▶ REPLAY
6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.88 kg/bhp
Renault Clio R.S.
6.49 kg/bhp
6.88 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
474 mi
Range
408 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
474 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
305 L








1146 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1079 L