Renault Clio 1998 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 45 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 76 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 21.4 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.77 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 975 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`375 | |
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| Quality: | Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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