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

2005–2012 vs 2001–2009 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Clio III 4,241 mm, Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm — a 33 cm difference.
Boot: Clio III 439 l, Polo IV (9N) 270 l.
Lowest consumption: Clio III 4.3 l/100 km, Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Clio III 48–147 kW, Polo IV (9N) 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Clio III 20 items (Authentique), Polo IV (9N) 17 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Polo IV (9N) from €7,000 (1 listing); no Clio III is listed right now.

Renault Clio III2005–2012 · 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 III2005–2012no listings	Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–20091 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length3,986 mm–4,241 mm	Length3,897 mm–3,916 mm
Width	Width1,707 mm–1,768 mm	Width1,650 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,519 mm	Height1,465 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,575 mm–2,585 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–439 l	Trunk volume270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,075 kg–1,230 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,173 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2012	Production years2001–2009
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power48–147 kW (65–200 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 85	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 16V RS 200	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 T GTI
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Authentique	Items in the base trim17 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Dynamique	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 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✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
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 III or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

Length: Renault Clio III 4,241 mm, Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm (a 325 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,585 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 439 vs 270 l.

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

The most frugal Renault Clio III uses 4.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 85); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

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

The strongest Renault Clio III makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 16V RS 200); the strongest Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T GTI).

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