The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Renault Clio 5-door 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 17,400
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.4
101.4
158.7
156.4 in
Length
158.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
5.07 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
6R
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6 16V 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
126 hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
▶ REPLAY
23.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.44 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.74 lb/hp
21.44 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
595 mi
495 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Environmental Impact
89 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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
