The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 13,400
€ 13,200
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘ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 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
8.41 %
General
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
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
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
72 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
87 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
101 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
508 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
