The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 13,400
€ 17,100
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.98 %
General
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
72 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
570 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
570 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
