Renault Clio 2006 vs Volkswagen Polo 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 490 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`675 | 1`650 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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