Compare the Volkswagen Polo vs Renault Clio
AI generated from our expert reviews
In the front of both the Volkswagen Polo and the Renault Clio, you will find plenty of space and adjustment to get comfortable even if you are tall. On the road, the Polo will not jostle you over lumps and bumps, whereas the Clio is unsettled by bumps a bit more. At motorway speeds, the Polo does a good job of muting wind and tyre noise, while in the Clio you will notice a surprising amount of wind and tyre noise even on the smoothest surface. When it comes to luggage, the Polo has a bigger boot than the Clio and provides more room with the back seats folded. Folding those back seats leaves the Polo with an almost flat load bay, but creates quite a prominent ridge in the floor of the Clio that makes it not easy to push large items through.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 351 litres (2 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 284 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,125 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,069 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,074 mm x 1,751 mm x 1,461 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,053 mm x 1,798 mm x 1,440 mm |
| Towing capacity 800 kg | Towing capacity 900 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.0 | Engine name 1.0 TCe 90 |
| Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 90 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 5 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 15.6 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 12.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 351 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 284 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,125 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,069 litres |
| Length 4,074 mm | Length 4,053 mm |
| Width 1,751 mm | Width 1,798 mm |
| Height 1,461 mm | Height 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.55 m | Wheelbase 2.58 m |
| Turning circle 10.7 m | Turning circle 10.42 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.