The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12)
€ 17,900
€ 16,600
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 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 1.6 16V 130.
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
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 1.4
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
11.95 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
126 hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
110 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
495 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.4
109.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
