The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)

€ 12,800
Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12) Citroen C3 1.1
€ 13,600
 VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.0
€ 12,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C3 1.1 is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0.
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0
60
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
68
78.2
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
97.1
155.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
155.2 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3366 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3461 lb
Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
9.78 %
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)

General

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
59 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.1
59 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.0
69 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.1
69 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0

Performance

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0
96 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
18.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

833 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.1

62 mph 62
mph

705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0

▶ REPLAY
43.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.24 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.1
43.49 lb/hp
39.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
559 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
526 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.8 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
800 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft