The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75 (10 - 14)
€ 23,700

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€ 23,700
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€ 10,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75.
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.9
67.7
79.7
66.2 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
57.2 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.5
101.4
158.7
156.5 in
Length
158.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
16.87 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
6R
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
74 hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
142 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
474 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
610 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 75
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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