The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 13,400
€ 19,500
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 1.4 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60
68
78.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
General
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S
Generation
AW
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
72 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
87 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
101 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
672 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
