Volkswagen Polo 2006 vs Renault Clio 2005

 
Volkswagen Polo
2006 - 2009
Renault Clio
2005 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 150 HP112 HP
Torque: 220 NM151 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds10.2 seconds
Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Polo engine produces 38 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.86.6
Real fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100km7.6 l/100km
The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 570 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
730 km on highway920 km on highway
490 km with real consumption650 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.
Renault Clio 2005 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ...  More about Renault Clio 2005 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 3.92 m3.99 m
Width: 1.65 m1.71 m
Height: 1.47 m1.49 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 litres288 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1030 litres1035 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 meters11.3 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 steeringElectric 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`6501`640
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 (€): 20001400
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 6.1/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • hydraulic power steering
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Renault Clio has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • lower price
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