The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) vs. Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
€ 16,500
€ 22,900
€ 16,500
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 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.9 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
89 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
756 mi
417 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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
