The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 13,400
€ 16,500
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
60
68
78.2
57.6
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
97.1
155.2
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 1.4 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.64 %
General
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 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 Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
72 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
87 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
736 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
