The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Renault Clio (09 - 10)
€ 20,600

€ 22,800

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Renault Clio.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
58.4 in
97.2
156.4
101.8
158.1
156.4 in
Length
158.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.9 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio
6R
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Renault Clio
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
28 mpg
Renault Clio
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
736 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
412 mi
Renault Clio
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Renault Clio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 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