The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)

€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 22,900
 Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) Renault Clio R.S.
€ 24,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo GTI is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
58.4
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
69.6
79.7
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
56.6 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
101.8
158.1
160.1 in
Length
158.1 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.62 %
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)

General

VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
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 R.S.
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
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.

Performance

VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.

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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
417 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio R.S.
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft