The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
€ 17,800

€ 22,900

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 4.7 cm shorter, 8.7 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
1485
1682
1901
1484
1769
2025
1682 mm
Width
1769 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2025 mm
1485 mm
Height
1484 mm
2470
3970
2585
4017
3970 mm
Length
4017 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
1088 kg
Kerb Weight
1279 kg
1570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1690 kg

Weight Difference:
191 kg
14.93 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
6R
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7100 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
198 bhp
Renault Clio R.S.
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
215 NM
at 5400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
175 NM
215 NM
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
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10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
10.46 kg/bhp
6.46 kg/bhp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
528 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
417 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
482 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1038 L