The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Renault Clio R.S. Trophy EDC (16 - 16)
€ 13,700

€ 24,500

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.2 is 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S. Trophy.
VW Polo 1.2
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.5
68.2
76.6
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
161
156.3 in
Length
161 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3772 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
16.56 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
6R
Generation
X98
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6050 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
217 hp
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
103 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
13 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
474 mi
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Renault Clio R.S. Trophy
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft