Volkswagen Polo 1997 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 38 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 33 cm longer than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 120 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 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`490 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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