Renault Clio 2005 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger. Renault Clio is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 18 litres more 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: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.1 metres more 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): | 1`525 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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