Volkswagen Polo 2006 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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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): | 7.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 650 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 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 | 1`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 (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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