Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (2001 – 2005) vs Renault Clio 5 Doors (2001 – 2006): specs compared
The Renault Clio 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.6 s against 10.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 188 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 905 kg against 1,010 kg. At 3,899 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is 86 mm longer than the Renault Clio 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo 5 Doors
2001 – 2005
|
Renault
Clio 5 Doors
2001 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2006 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 101 hp | 58 – 107 hp |
| Torque | 106 – 240 Nm | 94 – 184 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 17.5 s | 9.6 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 152 – 188 km/h | 158 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 6.9 L/100 km | 4.2 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,899 mm | 3,810 – 3,813 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,638 – 1,669 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,417 – 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,471 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,010 – 1,130 kg | 905 – 1,015 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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