The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Clio 5-door dCi 85 FAP (09 - 10)
€ 19,400

€ 17,600

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.9
67.7
79.7
66.2 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.3
101.4
158.7
156.3 in
Length
158.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
2504 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
11.58 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
6R
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
85 hp
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
24.08 lb/hp
33.33 lb/hp
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
559 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
727 mi
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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