The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120 (16 - 18)
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Polo GTI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120.
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
56.6
68.9
77.3
57
68.2
76.6
68.9 in
Width
68.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
100.4
160.1
101.9
160
160.1 in
Length
160 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
14.03 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
AW
Generation
X98
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 ENERGY TCe 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
116 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
116 hp
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
147 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
528 mi
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio ENERGY TCe 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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