The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 12,800
€ 17,900
€ 12,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
60
68
78.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
97.1
155.2
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 1.6 BiFuel
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3366 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.22 %
General
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
59 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.1
59 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
69 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C3 1.1
69 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
96 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
18.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
833 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.1
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
43.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.1
43.49 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
40 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
425 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
526 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
111.8 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 1.1
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
800 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
