Volkswagen Polo 1997 vs Renault Clio 1998

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Volkswagen Polo
1997 - 2000
Renault Clio
1998 - 2001
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.4 - 1.91.1 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 60 - 100 HP60 - 110 HP
Torque: 116 - 140 NM93 - 160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 - 16.9 seconds9.6 - 15.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 9.15.2 - 7.6
Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Renault Clio. On average, Volkswagen Polo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.14 m3.77 m
Width: 1.64 m1.64 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Volkswagen Polo is 37 cm longer than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres255 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1250 litres1035 litres
Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Polo has 135 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 215 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Clio, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`545~ 1`498
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 1000800
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 6.8/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Renault Clio has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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