The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio TCe 120 EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 17,800
€ 19,700
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 TCe 120 is 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
57
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
57 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3653 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %
General
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
X98
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio TCe 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio TCe 120
140 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio TCe 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Renault Clio TCe 120
21.76 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Clio TCe 120
45 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
537 mi
Range
651 mi
Renault Clio TCe 120
537 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Clio TCe 120
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
