Renault Clio 2005 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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