Renault Clio II or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

1998–2005 vs 2001–2009 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Clio II 3,835 mm, Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Clio II 255 l, Polo IV (9N) 270 l.
Lowest consumption: Clio II 4.3 l/100 km, Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Clio II 43–188 kW, Polo IV (9N) 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Clio II 16 items (Authentique), Polo IV (9N) 17 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Polo IV (9N) from €7,000 (1 listing); no Clio II is listed right now.

Renault Clio II1998–2005 · 10 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilegeSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–2009 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Clio II1998–2005no listings	Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–20091 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length3,773 mm–3,835 mm	Length3,897 mm–3,916 mm
Width	Width1,639 mm–1,810 mm	Width1,650 mm
Height	Height1,362 mm–1,417 mm	Height1,465 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,471 mm–2,498 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume100 l–255 l	Trunk volume270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight935 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,173 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–60 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2005	Production years2001–2009
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power43–188 kW (58–256 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.9	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, Rear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 100	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · 3.0 V6 24V	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 T GTI
Top speed	Top speed255 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Authentique	Items in the base trim17 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Dynamique	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
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 · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Clio II or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm, Renault Clio II 3,835 mm (a 81 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,498 mm. Boot: 270 vs 255 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Clio II or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The most frugal Renault Clio II uses 4.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 100); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — Renault Clio II or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The strongest Renault Clio II makes 188 kW (256 hp) (3.0 V6 24V); the strongest Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T GTI).

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