The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 (09 - 14) vs. Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75 (12 - 16)
€ 16,300
€ 12,000
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.4 is 3.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75.
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
58.5
66.2
74.8
57
68.2
76.6
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3446 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.4 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
73 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
73 hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
110 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
31.86 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
40 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Polo 1.4
474 mi
500 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
