Renault Clio 1998 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Clio) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Renault Clio and Volkswagen Polo have the same engine power, but Renault Clio torque is 81 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.77 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Clio is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`505 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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