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Background grid Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005 Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-2002
Spec height1 1.465 m 2 
+ 4.8 cm
1 1.417 m Spec height1
+ 12.4 cm 2 3.897 m Spec length
1 3.773 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Renault Clio 5-door Hatchback 1998 - 2002
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Renault
Clio
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1998 - 2002
Spotted in Switzerland 14″ Mirrored image
Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 2001 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonRenault Clio (B) 5-door Hatchback 1998 vs. Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | Renault Clio (B) 5-door Hatchback 1998 is 12.4 cm shorter and 4.8 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001. It offers 1% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
377.3 cm
Length
389.7 cm
+12.4
163.9 cm
Width2
165 cm
+1.1
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
190.8 cm
141.7 cm
Height1
146.5 cm
+4.8
247.2 cm
+1.2
Wheelbase
246 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
9.7 cm
-- kg
Weight4,6
1055 kg
5
Seats max.
5
255 l
Cargo volume EU4
270 l
+6%
1037 l
+1%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1030 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ 11930
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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