The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (16 - 18)
€ 18,300

€ 23,700

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT is 4.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
56.5 in
97.2
156.4
101.9
161
156.4 in
Length
161 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
2538 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
10 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
197 hp
at 6050 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
114 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio R.S.
▶ REPLAY
28.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.52 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
64 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
756 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
756 mi
474 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft