The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (16 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 23,700
€ 24,000
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 GTI is 4.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
56.5 in
97.2
156.8
101.9
161
156.8 in
Length
161 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
6R
Generation
X98
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6050 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
474 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 GTI
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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
