Renault Clio VI or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

2025–present vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Liftback

In short

Length: Clio VI 4,116 mm, Polo VI (AW) 4,483 mm — a 37 cm difference.
Boot: Clio VI 391 l, Polo VI (AW) 530 l.
Lowest consumption: Clio VI 3.9 l/100 km, Polo VI (AW) 4 l/100 km.
Power: Clio VI 85–116 kW, Polo VI (AW) 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Clio VI 26 items (Evolution), Polo VI (AW) 26 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Clio VI2025–present · 4 engines · Evolution, Techno, Esprit AlpineSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Renault Clio VI2025–presentno listings	Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,116 mm	Length4,053 mm–4,483 mm
Width	Width1,768 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,751 mm
Height	Height1,451 mm	Height1,438 mm–1,471 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,591 mm	Wheelbase2,548 mm–2,602 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–163 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume391 l	Trunk volume351 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,215 kg–1,320 kg	Curb weight1,105 kg–1,280 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank39 l–42 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2025–present	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines11
Power	Power85–116 kW (116–158 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Petrol + LPG, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.9 l/100 km · 1.8 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed237 km/h
Trim levelsEvolution · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Evolution	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Evolution	Items in the top trim37 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 2
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 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-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 4,483 mm, Renault Clio VI 4,116 mm (a 367 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,602 vs 2,591 mm. Boot: 530 vs 391 l.

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

The most frugal Renault Clio VI uses 3.9 l/100 km (1.8 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 95).

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

The strongest Renault Clio VI makes 116 kW (158 hp) (1.8 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160); the strongest Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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