The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 13,400
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) Citroen C3 1.4
€ 17,900
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
60
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
68
78.2
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
97.1
155.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.22 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
4
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 4800 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 1400 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
114 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

646 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
28.21 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
51 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
608 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
608 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).
87.2 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft