The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 12,800
€ 14,300
€ 12,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 1.1 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
60
68
78.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3366 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.35 %
General
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
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 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
59 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen C3 1.1
59 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Citroen C3 1.1
69 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
96 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
18.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
833 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.1
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
43.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.1
43.49 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
526 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
526 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
800 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
