Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
|
Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 23 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 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 | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 7 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1035 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 18 litres less 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres less 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 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.1/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Polo has
|
Renault Clio has
| |