The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)

€ 12,800
Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12) Citroen C3 1.1
€ 16,000
 VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI
€ 12,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
60
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
68
78.2
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
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 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
97.2
156.3
155.2 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3366 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.77 %
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)

General

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
59 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 1.1
59 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
69 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.1
69 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI

Performance

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
96 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
18.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

833 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.1

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
43.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.1
43.49 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
40 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
736 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
526 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
800 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft