The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio TCe 120 EDC (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 17,800
€ 24,000
€ 17,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Clio TCe 120 is 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo GTI
57
68.2
76.6
57.1
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
160
97.2
156.8
160 in
Length
156.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo GTI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3653 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
General
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo GTI
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 TCe 120
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Clio TCe 120
118 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Clio TCe 120
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio TCe 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Renault Clio TCe 120
21.76 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Clio TCe 120
45 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
537 mi
Range
500 mi
Renault Clio TCe 120
537 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Clio TCe 120
98.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio TCe 120
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
