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 1.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.4
69.6
79.7
66.2 in
Width
69.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
97.2
156.3
101.8
158.1
156.3 in
Length
158.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
14.93 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
6R
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
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
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
▶ REPLAY
23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Renault Clio R.S.
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft
