The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15)
€ 16,700

€ 23,000

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
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 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3772 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
13.83 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
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 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
444 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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