Renault Clio V or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

2019–present vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Liftback

In short

Length: Clio V 4,053 mm, Polo VI (AW) 4,483 mm — a 43 cm difference.
Boot: Clio V 391 l, Polo VI (AW) 530 l.
Lowest consumption: Clio V 3.9 l/100 km, Polo VI (AW) 4 l/100 km.
Power: Clio V 48–105 kW, Polo VI (AW) 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Clio V 29 items (Life), Polo VI (AW) 26 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Clio V from €15,400 (1 listing); no Polo VI (AW) is listed right now.

Renault Clio V2019–present · 9 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, RS LineSpecifications →1 listing from €15,400 →

Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)2017–present · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, LifeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Clio V2019–present1 listing · from €15,400	Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,050 mm–4,053 mm	Length4,053 mm–4,483 mm
Width	Width1,798 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,751 mm
Height	Height1,439 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,438 mm–1,471 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,583 mm	Wheelbase2,548 mm–2,602 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–163 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume301 l–391 l	Trunk volume351 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,103 kg–1,300 kg	Curb weight1,105 kg–1,280 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank39 l–42 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2019–present	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines11
Power	Power48–105 kW (65–143 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.9 l/100 km · 1.5 Blue dCi 85	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.3 TCe 130 EDC	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed237 km/h
Trim levelsLife · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Life	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · Intens	Items in the top trim37 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
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
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety13 · 11
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€15,400	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Clio V or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 4,483 mm, Renault Clio V 4,053 mm (a 430 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,602 vs 2,583 mm. Boot: 530 vs 391 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Clio V or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

The most frugal Renault Clio V uses 3.9 l/100 km (1.5 Blue dCi 85); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 95).

Which is more powerful — Renault Clio V or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

The strongest Renault Clio V makes 105 kW (143 hp) (E-Tech 145); the strongest Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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