The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 16,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130.
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
56.6
68.9
77.3
58.9
67.7
79.7
68.9 in
Width
67.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
56.6 in
Height
58.9 in
100.4
160.1
101.4
158.7
160.1 in
Length
158.7 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.34 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
AW
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
126 hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
421 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
495 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft
