The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15)
€ 15,500
€ 23,000
€ 15,500
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 TDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3772 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
9.54 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
6R
Generation
X98
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
106 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
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34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
444 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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
