Renault Clio I or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

1990–1998 vs 1981–1994 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Clio I 3,709 mm, Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Clio I 265 l, Polo II (86C) 215 l.
Lowest consumption: Clio I 5.4 l/100 km, Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Clio I 40–110 kW, Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW.
Standard equipment: Clio I 11 items (RL), Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Clio I1990–1998 · 10 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994 · 5 engines · CL, GL, C, FoxSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Clio I1990–1998no listings	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,709 mm	Length3,725 mm
Width	Width1,616 mm–1,680 mm	Width1,580 mm
Height	Height1,375 mm–1,400 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,470 mm–2,472 mm	Wheelbase2,335 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume265 l	Trunk volume195 l–215 l
Curb weight	Curb weight825 kg–981 kg	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank43 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–1998	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines5
Power	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 D	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 Williams	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsRL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · RL	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · Baccara	Items in the top trim16 · GT
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Clio I or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm, Renault Clio I 3,709 mm (a 16 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,335 vs 2,472 mm. Boot: 215 vs 265 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Clio I or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The most frugal Renault Clio I uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D).

Which is more powerful — Renault Clio I or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The strongest Renault Clio I makes 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 Williams); the strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40).

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