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Renault Clio Volkswagen Polo

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Renault Clio Volkswagen Polo
Model years 2019-now 2017-now
From (indicative) € 22,390 € 24,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability 70/100 78/100
Efficiency 71/100 74/100
Practicality 74/100 70/100
Value retention 64/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) 44/100 44/100
Specifications
Power (hp) 90 95
0–100 km/h (s) 12.2 10.8
Top speed (km/h) 174 188
Length (mm) 4053 4074
Width (mm) 1798 1751
Height (mm) 1440 1451
Kerb weight (kg) 1172 1173
Petrol consumption (l/100km) 5.4 –
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1100 1000
Boot (l) 391 351
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) – 5.4
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Renault Clio · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 segment + owner reviews + RDW recalls · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault Clio · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 5.4 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault Clio · Practicality: Boot 391 l vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault Clio · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides for the segment (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault Clio · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Polo · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (B-segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Practicality: Boot volume + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this model year in NL/DE · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · V (TCe 90/100, facelift 2023)

Renault Clio

B-segment hatchback on the CMF-B platform. WLTP consumption around 5.4 l/100km for the TCe 90 (manufacturer figure indicative); owners report 6-6.5 l/100km in practice (public forums not measured by us). Boot 391 l is on the roomy side for the class.

Profile · VI facelift (2024)

Volkswagen Polo

Compact five-door on the MQB-A0 platform, still in production after the 2021 facelift. Entry engine is the 1.0 TSI with 95 hp; 351 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,000 kg. WLTP consumption 5.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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