The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
€ 13,400

€ 16,900

€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
60
68
78.2
57.2
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.2 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 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.63 %

General
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
72 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
87 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
101 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
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).
79.5 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft