The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)

€ 13,400
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) Citroen C3 1.4
€ 14,600
 VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 BMT
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600

ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 BMT.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
60
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
68
78.2
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 BMT (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 1.4 (10 - 12)
97.1
155.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
155.2 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3461 lb
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %
VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)

General

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
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 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
72 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
87 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 BMT

Performance

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

646 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 BMT

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
595 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
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).
89 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft