Renault Clio 5 Doors (2009 – 2012) vs Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (2009 – 2014): specs compared

The Renault Clio 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 105 hp. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 11.0 s. The Renault Clio 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 3.7 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 993 kg against 1,165 kg. At 4,026 mm, the Renault Clio 5 Doors is 56 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors.

Renault Clio 5 Doors Renault Clio 5 Doors 2009 – 2012 Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors 2009 – 2014
Overview
Origin France Germany
Documented years 2009 – 2012 2009 – 2014
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 7 18
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 68 – 111 hp 60 – 105 hp
Torque 104 – 240 Nm 108 – 250 Nm
0–100 km/h 11.0 – 15.2 s 9.7 – 16.1 s
Top speed 161 – 190 km/h 158 – 190 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 3.4 – 7.5 L/100 km 3.7 – 5.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,026 mm 3,970 mm
Width 1,707 mm 1,681 mm
Height 1,491 mm 1,461 mm
Wheelbase 2,573 mm 2,469 mm
Curb weight 1,165 – 1,285 kg 993 – 1,172 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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