The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 16,600

€ 20,600
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 TDI 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 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
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 1.6 16V 130
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
126 hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
736 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
495 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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