The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

€ 25,200
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy EDC (16 - 18) Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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. Trophy is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
VW Polo GTI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. Trophy EDC (16 - 18)
68.2
76.6
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
68.2 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. Trophy EDC (16 - 18)
101.9
161
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
161 in
Length
160.1 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
VW Polo GTI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy EDC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.62 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

General

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
VW Polo GTI
X98
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
217 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
VW Polo GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

 REPLAY
13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
13 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
421 mi
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
474 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft