The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 23,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 R WRC is 3.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo R WRC
Renault Clio R.S.
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
97.1
157.5
101.9
161
157.5 in
Length
161 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo R WRC
Renault Clio R.S.
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3772 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.39 %
General
VW Polo R WRC
Renault Clio R.S.
6R
Generation
X98
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
Renault Clio R.S.
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
373 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
444 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
