Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 26 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |
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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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 1`650 | 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 (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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