The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
€ 17,100

€ 22,900

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Clio R.S.
57.3
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
57.3 in
Height
58.4 in
97.2
156.3
101.8
158.1
156.3 in
Length
158.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Clio R.S.
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.9 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Clio R.S.
6R
Generation
R
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Clio R.S.
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
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Clio R.S.
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio R.S.
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
59 mpg
city
21 mpg
90 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
902 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
417 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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