The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13)

€ 13,400
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) Citroen C3 1.4
€ 19,100
 VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13) VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
60
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
68
78.2
58.6
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13)
66.9
74.8
68 in
Width
66.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
97.1
155.2
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13)
97.2
157
155.2 in
Length
157 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C3 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2654 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3616 lb
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.24 %
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13)

General

Citroen C3 1.4
VW CrossPolo 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 1.4
VW CrossPolo 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
72 hp
74 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
87 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI

Performance

Citroen C3 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

646 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.86 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
35.86 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C3 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
682 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C3 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft