Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
|
Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP less power than Renault Clio, but torque is 15 NM more than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Clio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio 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: | 3.92 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is larger. Volkswagen Polo is 11 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 15 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.1/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Polo has
|
Renault Clio has
| |