The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15)
€ 17,900
€ 23,000
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel is 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Clio R.S.
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.5
68.2
76.6
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
161
156.3 in
Length
161 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Clio R.S.
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3772 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
11.03 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Clio R.S.
6R
Generation
X98
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Clio R.S.
108 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
425 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
444 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
112 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Clio R.S.
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
